A LENS ON VANCOUVER'S PAST
Photography by Walter Frost
S.S. DINTELDYK (2)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Combination cargo-passenger ship
11,366
153.62 m / 504 ft.
16.5 kts
91
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425,000 cu. ft.
379,000 cu. ft.
60
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1957
1957-1970
1979
Interesting Facts & Figures
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When the Dinteldyk (2) entered service in 1957, she was appointed flagship (1957-1970) of the North Pacific Coast service and was easily distinguished from HAL’s other ‘D’ class Combi-Liners by her dove-grey hull.
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The Dinteldyk was reportedly capable of carrying 425,000 cu. ft. of general cargo including 111,000 cu. ft. of refrigerated cargo at temperatures from -10 deg. C (15 deg. F) to -20 deg. C (5 deg. F below zero).
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The Dinteldyk had luxurious accommodations for sixty passengers in air-conditioned outside staterooms with private bath or shower, ample deck space, and graciously appointed public rooms including a lovely air-conditioned dining room.