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SS
Israel,
1… SS Israel & SS Zion

SS Zion
Previous ZIM ships consisted of
older small ships (as described on page one of
this feature), but now they had the
opportunity to have two modern passenger-cargo liners built. SS Israel was the first ship to be completed for ZIM. She
and her sister, SS Zion, were built in 1955 and 1956
SS Israel was the first to reach
They were built to operate the
Trans-Atlantic service, sailing from

SS Israel
Both had attractive Israeli style
décor throughout, especially their lounges and other public rooms. All cabins
converted into day sitting rooms, which was a popular feature and appreciate by
their passengers. Although they accommodated 323 passengers, there were only 24
passengers in First Class. First Class cabins were located on Boat Deck,
comprising of both two berth, some having upper
First Class lounges were located forward on Promenade deck, which were followed by Tourist class cabins Amidships with a Verandah café aft. Further Tourist Class cabins were located on Main Deck, the Synagogue was located amidships, with the Tourist Class Smoking Room and Pool aft. The dinning rooms were located on A Deck, as were the balance of the Tourist Class cabins, most with private facilities.

SS
Specifications:
Built: Deutsche
Werft in
Tonnage: 9,855
Length: 501ft – 152m
Width: 65ft
Draft: 27.7ft
Engines:
Screw: Single
Service speed” 17.5 knots
Passengers: 323 (First and Tourist Class)
Fully Air-conditioned
Stabilized
2… SS Jerusalem (II) & SS Theodor Herzl

SS Theodor Herzl
ZIM took delivery of SS Jerusalem (II) and her
sister SS Theodor Herzl in 1957. SS Jerusalem (II) was named after her popular


Zim Lines postcard of the SS Jerusalem
SS Jerusalem & SS Theodor
Herzl were
designed for the Mediterranean service, but they differed from their earlier
sisters in having a shallower draught and twin screws. Again Décor was
essentially Israeli in style. Special features included a Cinema,
Both these ships were built to remain in the
Specifications
Built: Deutsche
Werft in
Tonnage: 9,920
– 9,914
Length: 488ft
Width: 65ft
Draft: 21ft
Engines:
Screws: Twin
Service speed” 18.5 knots
Passengers: 570 (First and Tourist Class)
Fully Air-conditioned
Stabilized

Relaxing by the Pool

Above & below: The décor on SS Jerusalem and
Theodor Herzl had that typical modern Israeli theme


Postcard of the Eastern Steamship Lines 1972 SS Bahama Star
In 1972 the simply named her simply Bahama Star. In 1975 she was sold to Venozolana de Cruceros

SS Theodor Herzl
SS Theodor Herzl completed her final voyage
for ZIM on November, 27, 1969. She was also sold to the American International
Service Travel Board (New Horizons Shipping Co.)
In 1975 she was rebuilt renamed

Postcard of the SS Veracruz having had a
dramatic rebuild!
3… MS Moledet

MS Moledet
The one class liner MS Moledet was launched on

She was a much loved Israeli ship--
Two large public rooms were located aft one on
Promenade Deck and he other on
Moledet operated 4˝ day one way voyages, from
In spite of frequent engine troubles, the vessel enjoyed a great deal of popularity amongst her passengers. ZIM Lines took her out of service in 1969.
Specifications
Built: A&C
de Bretagne
Tonnage: 7,811
Length: 415ft
Width: 65ft
Draft: 19.8ft
Engines: 2 S.E.M.T.-Pielstick Diesels
Screws: One
Service speed” 16 knots
Passengers: 590 (First and Tourist Class)
Fully Air-conditioned
Stabilized

Original Postcard of the Moledet
Provided by - www.simplonpc.co.uk
With the disposition of ZIM's last passenger vessel, the Moledet, the passenger branch of the company was placed into liquidation, but ZIM's passenger ships are still fondly remembered by many.
ZIM ships were sold to various companies, with
several becoming well known cruise ships, such as the Moledet and
MS Moledet - Jupiter
Moledet was sold in 1970 having made 225 voyages, to the Greek Epirotiki Line (later to become Royal Olympia Cruises). Renamed Jupiter she became a popular cruise ship and had a large following. She received only a minor exterior alteration with her Main Deck extended forward.

Moledet seen as the Epirotiki’s MS Jupiter
SS Zion – Dolphin IV

SS Amélia de Mello
SS Zion was which later served as the
Portuguese Amélia de Mello. She was then
sold in 1966 to the Ulysses Line who renamed her SS Ithaca.
In 1979 she was transferred to the Caribbean renamed again to become the
popular Dolphin IV, operating
3- and 4-day cruises to the

After her rebuild the ex SS Zion became an attractive cruise ship named Dolphin IV

Dolphin IV seen her last livery with distinctive striping
ZIM Lines INDEX
Page One: ZIM Lines early history & their 1st five passenger liners
Page Two: SS Israel,
Page Three: SS Shalom, Hanseatic, Doric, Royal Odyssey, Regal Sun, Sun
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