The Holland America Line Collectors Reference Library
Special Occasion Tiles

The Holland America Line has issued many ceramic tiles over the years and none are more sought after than those commemorating special occasions. Besides their historic value which appeals to collectors, they are unusually hard to find, as only those who were invited to the special occasions at which they were issued, would receive one. The  very limited number makes the hunt that much more exciting for the true collector.  Below you will see those tiles I am aware of and/or have in my collection. Should you have other tiles than the ones depicted here, I would appreciate a 300dpi scan, or an opportunity to purchase/trade the tile. I have many doubles and am always willing to trade or buy to extend/complete my collection. You can reach me at tiemen @ halpostcards . com (spaces inserted to prevent autosearch by webbots)
1997
The single 4" x 8" tile depicts the s.s. Rotterdam V and commemorates the final voyage on September 12 through 30, 1997 and was issued during the voyage. This tile is quite scarce. The square tile is a later issue from the on-board shop and measures 6" x 6". I have both tiles in my collection.

Collection Spits  Collection Spits
                             1997-rot-end-of-era                                          1997-coll-rott-end-of-era
1998
Also depicted in the Mariner Tiles section of this site, this tile was issued at the 125th anniversary. The exact occasion is not known, any information about this is welcomed. I have this tile in my collection.

Collection Spits
mar-1998-maas
1999
I show this image here because it seemed to not have been a part of the normal Mariner Society issue of 1999, but have come later. The exact occasion of issue is not known, any information is welcome. I have this tile in my collection.

The exact occasion is not known, any information about this is welcomed. I have this tile in my collection.
mar-1999-rot4
2003
This 6" x 6" tile commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Holland America Line in 2003. I have this tile in my collection.

Collection Spits
2003-130year-anniv
2007
This 4" x 4" tile was issued at the opening of the new Holland America Line office in Rotterdam and depicts the old headquarters, now known as Hotel New York in 2007. I have this tile in my collection.

Collection Spits
2007-hal-office

This 6" x 6" tile was issued on occasion of the 70 year anniversary of the Holland America Line Pension Fund in 2007. I have this tile in my collections

Collection Spits
2011-2012
This series is called the "Collector Series" and is available from the on-board store. Note that there are two different types of borders in this series, the 4-arc series supposedly consist of six tiles and the other series of three tiles for a total of nine. All tiles measure 6" x 6" .  I need 2011-4arc-maas and any other tile not shown below.

I need this tile  Collection Spits  Collection Spits  Collection Spits
2011-4arc-maas                           2011-4arc-rott                           2011-4arc-ryn                            2011-4arc-sta

  Collection Spits
2011-4arc-veen

Collection Spits
2011-coll-noord

Copyright Tiemen Spits 1999-2013