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After a few letters and emails I have found the name of the ferry seen on the 2001 Europe stamp issued by Faroes Isl. The stamp was made from a recent photo, taken in 2001. The ship seen leaving the dock is the TERNAN, which means THE TERN. She sails between the island of Streymoy and Vgoy. On the picture she is leaving Vestnianna (on Streymoy) heading for Oyragjgv (on Vgoy). This route will cease within short time because of the new tunnel that has been built under the Vestmannasund (the sound between Streymoy and Vgoy, due to open in November this year. (2002)

TERNAN (passenger ferry). Faroes Isi. # (2001) 6.00kr 1980 ‑ Foroyar Landsstyri (Strandsaraskip Landsins), Klaksvik, Faroes Isi; p/f Torshavnar Skipasmidja, Torshavn, Faroes Isi; Gt. 427, nt. 190; 43.29m x 11.00m x 8.72m; 2 Deutz Oil 4SA each 6 Cyl., 1.260bhp, l2kn; bow door/ramp, 2stern doors/ramp; 36 cars.

Source: Kri H. Olsen, Postverk Froya; www.faroeyard.fo/yardenglish/NB24‑TERNAN

From Dan Rodlie (ATS)


(I do not have the stamp)

Built in 1980 by P/f Torshavnar Skipasmidja, Torshavn, #24, for Foroyar Landsstryri, Vaktar og Bjargingartaenastan, Klakksvik.
RoRo Cargo/Ferry, Gt:427, Nt:190, Loa:43,29m. Lbpp:37,01m. B:11m. D:8,72m. Draught:2,93m.2-6 cyl. Kloekner Humboldt Deutz diesels each 1260 bhp. (927 kW.) 12 kn. Bow door, Stern door, IMO.7947154.
In ? to Landsins Strandfaraskip, Tvoroyri, Faroe Islands.
(Faroe Islands 2001, 6 Kr. StG.?)
LR88/89 + internet.