MS Vesterålen is a passenger vessel operated by the Norwegian-based Hurtigruten. The vessel was constructed in Harstad, Norway in 1983. She was refitted in Bremerhaven, Germany in 1989 to increase passenger capacity, and then later in 1995. As of 2010, the ship operates cruises primarily along the coast of Norway.[1][3]
 MS Vesterålen leaving Molde.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MS Vesterålen |
| Operator | Hurtigruten |
| Port of registry | Narvik, Norway |
| Builder | Harstad, Norway |
| Cost | 158,000,000 Norwegian Kroner |
| Yard number | 101 |
| Launched | 16 February 1983[1] |
| Refit | Bremerhaven, Germany (1989) |
| Identification | IMO number: 8019368[2] |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 6,261 GT |
| Length | 108 m (354 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 16.5 m (54 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 28,6 m (93 ft 9 in) |
| Draught | 4,6 m (15 ft) |
| Speed | 15 knots (27.78 km/h; 17.26 mph) |
| Capacity |
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Winter 2019 the webcam shows the ship in the docks. [4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Vesterålen". Retrieved 24 May 2010.
- ^ "Vesterålen" DNV Vessel info
- ^ a b "MS Vesterålen (2010/11 Deck Plans)". Hurtigruten. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
- ^ MS Verstrålen webcam shows a pic dated 16th Oct 2019. (Linked checked 18th Jan 2020)
External links
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