Norröna
Smyril Line's Norröna at Dun Laoghaire in 1994. © Justin Merrigan
Normally to be found sailing the North Atlantic between Norway, Iceland, the Shetlands and the Faroes, the ship first ventured into the Irish Sea in October 1989 when she was taken on charter by B&I Line.
Arriving at the Carlisle Pier under command of Capt Roy Graves. © Justin Merrigan
She returned again in January 1994 for a three month charter to Stena Sealink Line to cover overhaul periods on both the Fishguard and Holyhead routes. An interesting ship, with an equally interesting menu from which to choose, the Norröna's time at Holyhead was primarily in a freight role sailing on the Stena Cambria's schedules.
In gale conditions, resting on the end of St Michael's Pier having aborted her approach. © Justin Merrigan
On 19 April 2004 the ship was purchased by OM Ships International and renamed Logos Hope as a replacement for their Ministry Ship Logos II. Follow the ship's progress at her dedicated web site www.logoshope.org