Her fitting out took over two years, until the ship was finally delivered to Home Lines in March 1965. By this time, the company had decided to abandon transatlantic service due to falling passenger numbers and the establishment of the associated Hamburg Atlantic Line.
Her outfitting took over two years, until the vessel was finally handed over to Home Lines in March 1965. By this point, the company had made the decision to discontinue transatlantic service due to declining passenger numbers and the creation of the associated Hamburg Atlantic Line.