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With Reuben Goossens
Maritime
Historian
Memories
of the JVO
MS Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
A New Lease of
Life
Ready for a
In 1959, the Nederland Line
decided major reconstruction was required, rebuilding her to operate the world
service with the Oranje. Johan van Oldenbarnevelt would travel
out eastward and Oranje
westwards. The AU$800.000 contract was awarded to the Amsterdam Dry Dock
Company and took three months to complete. Accommodation was reduced to 1,210
passengers in 247 two berth, 90 three berth, 81 four berth several six berth.
Three deluxe cabins with private facilities were added on B deck. All other
cabins shared facilities. In addition, on B deck a new contemporary style
nightclub was added. Other additions were second swimming pool together with
the colourful 
Lido Bar. Happily, the original public rooms were
retained and restored to their former splendour. Partial air-conditioning also
was being fitted at the time. The central deck space on promenade deck became
the new cinema and an alternative lounge with cane furnishings. Hinged windows
were fitted to parts of the promenade deck, giving shelter whilst in cold
climates.
Right: 1961’s
JVO brochure
After reconstruction, Johan van Oldenbarnevelt's appearance
had changed dramatically. Gone was the main mast and her fore mast had been cut
down to the crosstree. On top of the bridge was a new main mast, used as signal
post. Decks were extended aft, but the most striking new feature were her
funnels that were heightened and given rounded tops. Her funnels were given a
brighter look with a new yellow colour with shiny black tops. With her hull now
painted light Grey the now 20,314
JVO had new domed topped funnels fitted
The
splendid looking Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
departed
JVO seen arriving in
From 1959 to 1963, she operated
Trans Tasman cruises between the months of December and February. Due to her
many calls into Australia and New Zealand, and these popular cruises, the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt became much
loved by the cruising public in New Zealand and Australia. She became lovingly
known as, JVO.
JVO on a Trans Tasman Cruise -
Chapter 5 - JVO the Cruise Ship
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