The Hanseatic League was a highly successful trading alliance among northern European cities from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Some German cities continue to maintain an association under that name. Now the name Hanseatic is proudly emblazoned on the bow of a powerful inland-river boat built in the Netherlands for German owners. The new MS Hanseatic I will be working the European rivers under the ownership of the Haak family. Like most of Europe’s inland vessels the accommodation in both the family quarters aft and the focsle are well equipped for creature comfort.