A LENS ON VANCOUVER'S PAST

M.S. DALERDYK [at CPR Pier B]

April 28, 1949
CVA 447-4181

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Alternatively, a combination cargo-passenger ship (or combi-liner) such as the DALERDYK could complete the 13,000-mile sea voyage between Rotterdam and Vancouver via the Panama Canal – much more comfortably in about 6 weeks.  

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Primarily a refrigerated freighter, the DALERDYK also accommodated 48 passengers in comfort. Three of her six holds were specially equipped for refrigerated cargo and her passenger sections were air-conditioned; both necessary when traversing the tropical Caribbean.