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The two Caroline ships that had been held in
Amsterdam, for over four years, were eventually sold at a public auction
on 29th May 1972. The MV Caroline was sold for scrap and was
later broken up.
The MV Mi Amigo, was sold by the auctioneers R
W Buis, N A - to the Hofman Shipping Agency, bidding for undisclosed
clients for 20,000 Guilders.
It was assumed that the Mi Amigo, like the MV
Caroline would be broken up, but a Dutch free radio organisation soon
announced that after long discussions with the owners, they had agreement
to use the ship for a free radio museum. It was soon revealed that the undisclosed bidders
were Rob Vermaat and
radio enthusiast Gerard van Dam.
Gerard van Dam
During the Summer, work started on restoring
the studios and the cabins, with the intention that visitors could stay on
the ship, and use the studios. 
Peter Chicago
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The MV Caroline is broken up
The Mi Amigo - a museum ? 
The Mi Amigo at Zandaam |
