TO CANADA AND NEW YORK. S.S. QUEEN FREDERICA

RHMS Queen Frederica

On December 23, 1954 the Alantic was transferred to the recently f ormed “National Hellenic American Line,” being another subsidiary of Home Lines and she was renamed SS Vasilissa Friederiki, being Greek for Queen Frederica. However, only the English version of the name was ever used on her bow; however the Greek lettering did appear on her stern.

During a minor refit her new accommodations were saw some changes, and loading was now as follows; 132 First Class, 116 Cabin Class as well as 931 Tourist Class passengers. Although always known as the “Queen Frederica” she was now registered at Piraeus under the name “Vasilissa Friederiki”. Having been completed, she departed Piraeus on January 29, 1955 for bound for Naples, Palermo, Halifaxand New York and she remained on this service with minor variations.

Towards the end of 1960, National Hellenic American Line decided to give this fine ship another extensive refit, which saw her lower glazed-in Promenade Deck fully plated in by steel, which added further space for a good number of additional cabins. In addition her superstructure was extended slightly further aft. Upon completion she was registered at 21,239 GRT, and she now was a two class ship accommodating; 174 First Class and 1,005 Tourist Class passengers. A magnificent full colour brochure was released, covering her interiors and her deck spaces, with ample commentary, and you will find this brochure in full on Part Three, as the author has one of these very rare treasures in his collection!