MV Västan
History | |
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Sweden | |
Name | MV Västan |
Owner | Waxholmsbolaget |
Builder | Motala Verkstad, Motala |
Completed | 1900 |
Identification | IMO number: 5377135 |
Status | in service |
General characteristics | |
Type | Steamship |
Length | 32.47 metres (106.5 ft) |
Beam | 5.91 metres (19.4 ft) |
Draft | 2.50 metres (8 ft 2 in) |
Propulsion | Diesel-electric |
Capacity | 180 Passengers |
Västan is a
History
Nya Svartsjölandet was built by the Motala Verkstad in Motala and was delivered to Nya Svartsjölandet Ångfartygs AB in May 1900. On May 21, she was introduced on the route from Stockholm and Slut via Ådö and Säbyholm . In 1937 she was purchased by Waxholms Nya Ångfartygs AB, better known as Waxholmsbolaget, and was renamed Västan. Initially the Västan operated on the Stockholm to Östhammar route.[2][3]
In 1953 the Västan was rebuilt, receiving a new wheelhouse. and was converted from steam power to diesel power. Further rebuilds have taken place in 1966, 1969, 1990, 2002 and 2012. During the 2012 rebuild, a new
Operation
Västan has been in regular traffic in the archipelago since 1937. Today, along with Vaxholmsbolaget's other classic ships, she is in regular traffic between May and September, serving the route from Stockholm to Vaxholm and other central archipelago islands. She has a top speed of 10.9 knots (20.2 km/h; 12.5 mph), a length of 32.47 metres (106.5 ft), a beam of 5.91 metres (19.4 ft), a draft of 2.50 metres (8 ft 2 in), and carries 180 passengers.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Västan" (in Swedish). Stockholm: Sjöhistoriska museet. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "Nya Svartsjölandet" (in Swedish). skargardsbatar.se. Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Västan" (in Swedish). Waxholmsbolaget. Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017.