SS Rotterdam

The SS Rotterdam, known as "The Grande Dame", was launched on 13 September 1958, and completed the following summer. It was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from the Netherlands in her construction and fitting out process. With a career spanning forty years, she was also one of the most successful passenger ships of all time. She sailed from 1959 until her final retirement in September 2000.
After an overall renovation she returned to the city of Rotterdam on August 8, 2008. She opened to the public on February 15, 2010 as a combination museum/hotel and school for vocational training. Source: Wikipedia

This picture was taken from the landing platform of the water taxi. If you are ever in Rotterdam it's worth while visiting this Steam Ship. There are several tours to step back into the grandeur of the past.