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vintage ship MV ''Granvin'' was built in 1931 at Mjellem & Karlsen Verft, in

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, Norway for Hardanger Sunnhordlandske Dampskipsselskap for local trade with freight, passengers and cars. The vessel sailed in regular traffic in

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between 1931 and 1987. ''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.

Specifications

*Passengers: 80 (on day trips) *Speed: 10

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s *Length: 89.9 feet *Engine: 3 cyl. 2-stroke Wichmann 300

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External links

Veteranskipslaget Fjordabåten
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