Gullfoss
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:50 am
Iceland issued two stamps in the same design to mark the 175th anniversary of the granting of a municipal charter to the city of Reykjavik. These stamps are of the values 2.50 kronur and 4.50 kronur and the common design offers a modern view of Reykjavik harbour from a drawing by Kaukur Halldorsson. Passing out through the harbour mouth is the motorship Gullfoss, owned by the Icelandic Steamship Company of Reykjavik (Eimskipaffag Islands H /F). completed at the yard of Burmeister and Wain, Copenhagen in May 1950.
On dimensions 355 ft. x 47 ft. 9 in. x 17 ft. 9 in. on a gross tonnage of 3,858 (2,160 net), she is Iceland's largest vessel, with accommodation for 218 passengers. She is specially strengthened for navigation in ice and is powered by a single-acting 2-stroke, 12-cylinder oil engine manufactured by the builders producing a speed of 17 knots. Her round service is Reykjavik—Leith Copenhagen.
Damaged by fire 1963. Sold 1974 to Orri Naval Lines, Cyprus. Renamed MECCA.
SG384/5,408.
Sea Breezes 2/62, 4/64
On dimensions 355 ft. x 47 ft. 9 in. x 17 ft. 9 in. on a gross tonnage of 3,858 (2,160 net), she is Iceland's largest vessel, with accommodation for 218 passengers. She is specially strengthened for navigation in ice and is powered by a single-acting 2-stroke, 12-cylinder oil engine manufactured by the builders producing a speed of 17 knots. Her round service is Reykjavik—Leith Copenhagen.
Damaged by fire 1963. Sold 1974 to Orri Naval Lines, Cyprus. Renamed MECCA.
SG384/5,408.
Sea Breezes 2/62, 4/64