LEDA arriving in the river.

by **HSA31** » Tue May 22, 2012 11:23 am

The LEDA was built on the River Tyne in 1953 for the service between the Tyne and Bergen/Stavanger. Powered by steam turbines, the voyage was at least vibration free and the LEDA was a popular ship.

by **northeast** » Tue May 22, 2012 4:49 pm

A super view of her Harold, fine addition to the young site!

by **teesships** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:51 pm

Albert Weller photo of her sailing from the Tyne:
LEDA (5205253), Det Bergenske D/S, Bergen, Norway, 6670gt, completed Swan Hunter, Wallsend-on-Tyne, 04.1953.
1979 NAJLA - 1981 ALBATROS - 1984 ALEGRO - 1984 ALBATROS - 1985 ALBATROSS - 1988 BETSY ROSS - 1989 AMALFI -
1991 STAR OF VENICE - BU Aliaga 20.8.01 (details from Miramar)

Ron

LEDA arriving in the river.

LEDA arriving in the river.

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