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Removing
the shipÕs original name--Nieuw Amsterdam--from the bows.
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A large
panel on the stack carrying the old Holland America Line
emblem was removed.
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Careful
grinding and fairing was necessary to ensure that no trace
or "ghost" of the old name remained.
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The
new U.S. Lines emblem on the stack consisted of 17 separate
elements, each of which was individually cut, positioned
and welded into place.
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Paint
crew spraying the stack with "U.S. Lines Blue" paint.
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The
finished product--the M.S. Patriot resplendent in its new
colors. The red and white stripes and gold emblem on the
stack are a perfect complement to the ship's traditional
lines.
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Stern
of the ship on Drydock 4, showing the new name, hailing
port and polished propellers.
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