Hansa (2)

Hamburg America Line steamship built 1900 at Stettin by AG Vulcan. Launched as the Deutschland (3) with four funnels. The Deutschland (3) became a record breaker after sailing New York – Plymouth in 5 days, 12 hours and 16 minutes. In 1911 she became a cruising yacht and was renamed Victoria Luise. Rebuilt and renamed Hansa 1922, two funnels removed. This image is from an old photo postcard. For more ship history see: S/S Deutschland (3)