Holland-America Line - T.S.S. Rotterdam IV - 1930:  The SS Rotterdam from 1908, shown here, was the fourth Rotterdam by that name of the HAL. She is often referred to as Rotterdam IV, but this designation was rarely used at the time.  Before 1906 the HAL had ships that were no larger than 12,500 tons. The HAL then decided on a strategy to use bigger ships. In February 1906 the HAL received the New Amsterdam of 17,200 tons built by Harland and Wolff.  By July 1906 it was known that the HAL had ordered a new Rotterdam of 23,000 tons at Harland and Wolff. It was to be delivered in Spring 1908.  By January 1907 it was known that she would be named Rotterdam.  The fifth SS Rotterdam, also known as "The Grande Dame", is a former ocean liner and cruise ship, and has been a hotel ship in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 2010. She was launched by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in a gala ceremony on 13 September 1958, and was completed the following summer.  The Rotterdam was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from the Netherlands in her construction and fitting out process.  Her career spanned forty-one years. She sailed from 1959 until her final retirement in September 2000. This White Border Era postcard is in good condition.