{"product_id":"carras-cruises-mts-danae-captains-gala-welcome-dinner-menu-1978","title":"Carras Cruises mts Danae Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner Menu 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage late 1970's Carras Cruise mts Danae \"Captain's Galas Welcome Dinner\" menu from 1978 with a photo of the Danae on the front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe captain on this cruise was Captain Max Fipipousis, chef du cuisine was Dionissis Antipas, and maitre d'hotel was Yannis Hatzipapaioannou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrees for the meal included  Cold Rock Lobster Garni Sauce Mayonnaise, Roast Kansas Prime Rib in Bordelaise Sauce, and Rock Cornish Hen with Salmi Sauce. Wines for the dinner were \"compliments of the captain\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe menu is in overall very good condition.  The cover has a small crease on the top left corner and some light wear along the edges and corner tips. The inside paper pages are in excellent condition (see photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe menu's cover is made of cardboard.  The inner menu pages are heavy good quality paper, and are attached to the cover with red twine with a red tassel on the end.  The menu measures 11 3\/4\" x 8 1\/2\" (298mm x 216mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Ship History: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 16,500 ton mts Danae was originally built as the cargo ship Port Melbourne for Port Lines in 1954 and was purchased by Carras in 1972 and rebuilt and converted into a passenger ship and made its debut as the Danae in 1977.  The ship was operated by Costa Cruises from 1979-1990.  The ship sailed as the Princess Danae for Classics International Cruises from 1996-2013 and was scrapped around 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holland America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68000146981149,"sku":"PCAC5773S","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9805\/9606\/files\/carras-danae-dinner-menu.jpg?v=1794086290","url":"https:\/\/tulipstuff.com\/products\/carras-cruises-mts-danae-captains-gala-welcome-dinner-menu-1978","provider":"TulipStuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}