MV Granvin

for Hardanger Sunnhordlandske Dampskipsselskap for local trade with freight, passengers and cars.

The vessel sailed in regular traffic in Hardanger between 1931 and 1987. MV «Granvin» is a typical representative of the local passenger vessel built between the wars for traffic between Bergen and hinterland.

In 1988, the vessel was acquired by Veteranskipslaget Fjordabåten with the a view to preservation. In 1988/89, the vessel was restored to her original appearance with funnel and large saloon below deck forward.

Bergen is the base port.

pecifications

*Passengers: 80 (on day trips)
*Speed: 10 knots
*Length: 89.9 feet
*Engine: 3 cyl. 2-stroke Wichmann 300 BHP

External links

* [http://www.fjordabaaten.no/ Veteranskipslaget Fjordabåten] (Norwegian language only)