'The Oder, although a relatively' small ship as compared with the giant ners now plying between Europe and Asia, received a cordial welcome at all the ports she visited, and was an especial object of interest owing to the fact that she was the frst ship on the Far Eastern run to have what was at that time something very Much out of the ordinary—electric Nights, Three vessels rapidly followed the Oder on the Far' Eastern run 'They wore the Preussen, Bayern, an the Sachsen, each of which was about 5,000 tons and 4000 horse-power. Several smaller vessels, the Steitin, the Luebeck, and the Danzig, also made' the trip out here as regular By 1007, the N.D.L. not only had a large number of vessels out here, but, Atty years after its founding, Its ex: press. steamers held first place over all competitors as regards speed. The Meet of the lino was then about 800,09 tons and the ships covered nautical miles. A
Iso was operated out at that time, Revival in 1921
Owing to the War and she resultant Treaty, German shipping was set back temporarily and it was not until 1021 that a new start could be made fon a small scale along the most im: portant routes. By 1922 the Far Eastern service was renewed, the freighter Westfalen making the' trip, followed soon by the Weser and Werra, Later, four more vessels were put on the service. A great deal of attention was pald to the freight service during the years after the War, and a combined freight and passenger service was developed. 1924-1925, ten steamers and three motor vessels were added, all proving great success, and the line once gain made its bid in the Far Eastern service.
Old ships, which it was felt were hampering the service, were scrapped and new put In their place. The Inauguration of the National Socialis regime in Germany brought about the Breatest building of ships. Three express liners, the Scharnhorst, the Gneisenau, and the Potsdam," were built with a definite view of being tultable for the Far Eastern service. All three ships have become very popular with passengers as well at shippers, and they represent a type of vessel that meets all requirements of passenger and freight gramme between the Orient and Europe.
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