VESTERÅLEN (3)

Henk · Post by **Henk** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:45 pm

VESTERÅLEN (3)
In the Rute 12-02-1983 -
Dampskibsselskab Vesteraalens - Stokmarknes; in August 1987 Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab ASA - Narvik; 01-01-2006 Hurtigruten Group ASA - Narvik
Ordered November 1980; keel laid 19-04-1981; launched 18-09-1982; Christened 10-02-1983; delivered 12-02-1983 by Kaarbø's Mekaniske Verksted A/S - Harstad (101)
108,57 x 96,02 x 16,51 x 8,84 x 6,54/4,60 m.
4.072 grt; after 1988, 6.261 grt
L.L.Z.Y.
8019368
2x 4SA V16 cylinder Bergens type KVM-16, 250x300 each connected to a controllable propeller; 2x 4SA 5 cylinder Ulstein/Bergens each connected to a generator 598 kW/380 V/50 Hz; 4SA 3 cylinder Ulstein/Bergens connected to a generator 385 kW/380 V/50 Hz; 2 Brunvoll bowthrusters type SPT-VP each 401 pk
6.400 bhp; 4.708 kW
17,5 knots a
Passengers 410; 190 bunks; after 1988, 580 persons; 320 bunks
Newbuilding

Christened by Elsie Kobro.
17-02-1983 first trip in the Hurtigrute.
In 1988 rebuild at Motorenwerke Bremerhaven.
In 1995 modernised at Haugesunds Mekaniske Verksted - Haugesund.
From 25-02-1998 till 03-03-1998 in use as hotelship for British Soldiers during their Wintertrainee in Norway.

Photo's: Henk de Winde