innlady1 Posted May 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd like to publicly thank Topsham (Stephen Card) for attending our May 10 Meet and Greet on the Veendam Boston to Bermuda cruise. Stephen graciously and spontaneously took questions from our group (which was large by S class standards) throughout the entire Meet and Greet...it was awesome. Stephen, I can't tell you how many folks came up to me throughout the cruise telling me what a wonderful surprise it was to have you in attendance. Again, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bostonjetset Posted May 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I'd like to publicly thank Topsham (Stephen Card) for attending our May 10 Meet and Greet on the Veendam Boston to Bermuda cruise. Stephen graciously and spontaneously took questions from our group (which was large by S class standards) throughout the entire Meet and Greet...it was awesome. Stephen, I can't tell you how many folks came up to me throughout the cruise telling me what a wonderful surprise it was to have you in attendance. Again, thank you! I second this! It was a wonderful experience to be able to meet and chat with Stephen. Thanks Stephen and thank you, Sheila, for organizing! :D Edited May 19, 2015 by Bostonjetset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted May 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2015 At the risk of sounding like a dummy :D I've seen Topsham's name on posts but don't know anything about him - Is he associated with HAL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in NJ Posted May 19, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I've seen Topsham's name on posts but don't know anything about him Have you ever stopped to take note of the paintings of former HAL ships in the forward stairwell of most (all?) of their ships? The very talented painter of them is none other than Stephen Card who has also done some commissions for Cunard and perhaps P&O, as well as some private commissions. He's published a lovely little book with his HAL illustrations "Holland America Line - maritime paintings", and also co-authored "Queen of Bermuda and the Furness Bermuda Line", another fine book about the grand history of cruising to Bermuda. I've been fortunate to have sailed a number of times with the very talented and very affable Capt. Stephen Card, it's always treat! Edited May 19, 2015 by Dave in NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted May 19, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) His ship paintings can be found in the stairwells of all HAL ships. Stephen's paintings are also displayed at the museum at the Dockyard in Bermuda, which is his home. We had the pleasure of chatting with him during our first trip to Bermuda and again at our Prinsendam meet and greet a few years later. Edited May 19, 2015 by sapper1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 19, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What a nice message. Stephen Card is an outstanding gentleman and so respected on and off the ships. So very talented....... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted May 19, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Navigator/Mariner/Bermuda Harbormaster/Nautical artist and overall gentleman Topsham is Tops!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted May 19, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Navigator/Mariner/Bermuda Harbormaster/Nautical artist and overall gentleman Topsham is Tops!:) Ah! A picture of one of my favorite ships! An "oldie but goodie" for certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted May 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Oh my goodness, how many of us wish we could have been there also !!! Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted May 19, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ah! A picture of one of my favorite ships! An "oldie but goodie" for certain! Statendam IV in old HAL livery with green-white-green City of Rotterdam colors on a yellow stack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 19, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd like to publicly thank Topsham (Stephen Card) for attending our May 10 Meet and Greet on the Veendam Boston to Bermuda cruise. Stephen graciously and spontaneously took questions from our group (which was large by S class standards) throughout the entire Meet and Greet...it was awesome. Stephen, I can't tell you how many folks came up to me throughout the cruise telling me what a wonderful surprise it was to have you in attendance. Again, thank you! That was really nice. How lucky you were to sail with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted May 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I've seen Topsham's name on posts but don't know anything about him Have you ever stopped to take note of the paintings of former HAL ships in the forward stairwell of most (all?) of their ships? The very talented painter of them is none other than Stephen Card who has also done some commissions for Cunard and perhaps P&O, as well as some private commissions. He's published a lovely little book with his HAL illustrations "Holland America Line - maritime paintings", and also co-authored "Queen of Bermuda and the Furness Bermuda Line", another fine book about the grand history of cruising to Bermuda. I've been fortunate to have sailed a number of times with the very talented and very affable Capt. Stephen Card, it's always treat! His ship paintings can be found in the stairwells of all HAL ships. Stephen's paintings are also displayed at the museum at the Dockyard in Bermuda, which is his home. We had the pleasure of chatting with him during our first trip to Bermuda and again at our Prinsendam meet and greet a few years later. Thank you both for the information. We are great "fans" of early nautical artwork and have many reproductions in our home. Now that we saw Copper's posted image ,... We did see and loved Stephen Card's work in the museum in the Dockyards. We spent an entire afternoon there. There's a sense of movement and life in his work that caught our attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you both for the information. We are great "fans" of early nautical artwork and have many reproductions in our home. Now that we saw Copper's posted image ,... We did see and loved Stephen Card's work in the museum in the Dockyards. We spent an entire afternoon there. There's a sense of movement and life in his work that caught our attention. You must have seen his work on the HAL ships you sailed. Stephen Card paintings hang in companionway of every HAL ship.... as well as others. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 19, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2015 innlady1, what a nice post to make. Stephen also attended our meet and greet on the Prinsendam and answered questions. He is a very gracious man and it was our absolute delight to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted May 19, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thx for attending our meet and greet and also for all your helpful posts prior to the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranne Posted May 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2015 My husband and I very much enjoyed Stephen Card's beautiful painting while on the Amsterdam. Thank you for sharing your talent and your time Stephen. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigianne Posted May 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2015 How lucky are those of us who have had the good fortune to meet Stephen on one of the HAL ships. He is also an excellent speaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted May 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I've seen Topsham's name on posts but don't know anything about him Have you ever stopped to take note of the paintings of former HAL ships in the forward stairwell of most (all?) of their ships? The very talented painter of them is none other than Stephen Card who has also done some commissions for Cunard and perhaps P&O, as well as some private commissions. He's published a lovely little book with his HAL illustrations "Holland America Line - maritime paintings", and also co-authored "Queen of Bermuda and the Furness Bermuda Line", another fine book about the grand history of cruising to Bermuda. I've been fortunate to have sailed a number of times with the very talented and very affable Capt. Stephen Card, it's always treat! Thank you both for the information. We are great "fans" of early nautical artwork and have many reproductions in our home. Now that we saw Copper's posted image ,... We did see and loved Stephen Card's work in the museum in the Dockyards. We spent an entire afternoon there. There's a sense of movement and life in his work that caught our attention. As Copper mentioned Stephen Card also had an illustrious career as a large Ship Captain & the Harbor-master in Bermuda, in addition to his being considered the leading Maritime artist of the day.. I know that I'm one of many who would love to be able to have & afford one of his paintings.. To this day I regret the fact that I didn't let him know when we were on the Veendam to Bermuda several years ago as would have loved the chance of meeting Capt. Stephen Card, CC's "Topsham" & previously also known on Cruise Critic as "Prinsendam".. Check out one of the WEB sites on Stephen & especially the interview...It talks about Stephen's background & love of the sea... http://www.beyondships.com/Cruise-people-card.html Edited May 20, 2015 by serendipity1499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted May 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Oh my goodness, how many of us wish we could have been there also !!!Oh yes! Sailing with Topsham would be top of my HAL cruise wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted May 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 20, 2015 As Copper mentioned Stephen Card also had an illustrious career as a large Ship Captain & the Harbor-master in Bermuda, in addition to his being considered the leading Maritime artist of the day.. <SNIP> ... and loves his tugs! Mr. Card is indeed a very talented and personable man. :) Very nice tribute, Sheila! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted May 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sheila, what a nice post. it sounds like once again you organized a great meet and greet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted May 24, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sheila! WOW! Many thanks for your very kind post on CC. I just found the post so I must apology for not writing earlier. Also many thanks to all for the kind comments. I always find the best part of any cruise it meeting fellow passengers. As you know I was doing B2B cruises in the VEENDAM. The first was a cruise Boston/Bermuda on 2nd May. Perfection. What else can I say. VEENDAM is in top notch condition. Always something can mar an experience... like smell of paint or a noise or a barge alongside and something go block your view. Hope it was not too bad. Anyhow, Sheila's Meet & Greet was good way to start to the cruise. The 2nd May sailing we did not have a Meet & Greet and did not meet any other CC members on board. Strange. Again, many thanks. Hope to see you on board again and I hear VEENDAM is back in 2016... hopefully more! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 24, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sheila! WOW! Many thanks for your very kind post on CC. I just found the post so I must apology for not writing earlier. Also many thanks to all for the kind comments. I always find the best part of any cruise it meeting fellow passengers. As you know I was doing B2B cruises in the VEENDAM. The first was a cruise Boston/Bermuda on 2nd May. Perfection. What else can I say. VEENDAM is in top notch condition. Always something can mar an experience... like smell of paint or a noise or a barge alongside and something go block your view. Hope it was not too bad. Anyhow, Sheila's Meet & Greet was good way to start to the cruise. The 2nd May sailing we did not have a Meet & Greet and did not meet any other CC members on board. Strange. Again, many thanks. Hope to see you on board again and I hear VEENDAM is back in 2016... hopefully more! Stephen Many here will attest any chance to spend some time with Stephen is a treat and not to be missed, if possible. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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