BERGENSFJORD (1956, Norwegian America)~ab1

postcard, 5.75" x 3.75", 145mm x 95mm

Product information

official postcard, no.E.M.8-67,

not posted, minor knocks,

5.75" x 3.75", 145mm x 95mm (approx)

our ref: SRQ236

BERGENSFJORD (Norwegian-America Line)

Built by Swan Hunter, she entered service as Bergensfjord for Norwegian-America in 1956. Sold to CGT/French Line in 1971 and renamed De Grasse, then in 1973 sold to Thoresen & Co (Singapore) and renamed Rasa Sayang. In 1978 sold to Sunlit Cruises of Cyprus, renamed Golden Moon but laid up at Piraeus. In 1980, to Aphrodite Maritime with the name reverting to Rasa Sayang. In 1980 whilst being refitted at Perama, destroyed by fire and she later capsized.