THE STEAMSHIP s/s ALFA (1905-1906)

Having previously been named Norra Öland, Tjust, Baltic, and Medevi, the vessel was renamed Alfa in 1898. In 1905, Rederi AB Orion of Oskarshamn purchased Alfa, which operated he Oskarshamn-Byxelkrok route during the 1905 and 1906 summer seasons.

Some historical photographs on this website have been digitally restored and colourised. Certain images may be Ai-assisted reconstructions based on historical sources.

VESSEL FACTS

•  Built: 1871

•  Construction cost: 68,219 riksdaler

•  Shipyard: Göteborgs Mekaniska Verkstad

•  Length: 31.8 metres

•  Beam: 5.9 metres

•  Propulsion: Steam engine

•  Power: 120 hp (88 kW)

•  Capacity: 202 passengers

HISTORY

1871

Delivered by Göteborgs Mekaniska Verkstad as Norra Öland to Ångbåtsbolaget Norra Öland, Borgholm. Entered service on the route Stockholm - Valdemarsvik - Västervik - Figeholm - Oskarshamn - Borgholm - Sandvik - Alvedsjöbodar.

14 May 1905

Sold to Rederi AB Orion, Oskarshamn. By then the vessel was named Alfa. Entered service on the route Oskarshamn - Byxelkrok - Figeholm - Borgholm - Kalmar.

5 January 1912

Sold to Riga, Russian Empire.