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Leonie

ship built in 1923


Country
Norway
Country of Registry
Norway
Service Entry
1923
Manufacturer
Framnæs Mekaniske Værksted
Operator
Norwegian America Line
Vessel Type
bulk carrier
Call Sign
OGEP
Tonnage
215
IMO Number
5135977
Aliases
SS Mari, MV Oslofjord, SS Vestnorge, IMO 5135977, SS Oslofjord, and Greta

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The SS Oslofjord was a modest steam-powered merchant vessel constructed in 1923. With a relatively small tonnage of 215 gross register tons, she was designed for regional or coastal service rather than long international voyages. Originally launched under the name SS Mari, she was renamed SS Oslofjord within the same year of her construction, reflecting perhaps a change in ownership or service route. Details regarding her physical specifications beyond her tonnage are limited, but as a vessel built in the early 20th century, she would have featured typical steam-powered propulsion and a hull suited for carrying cargo or passengers over short to medium distances. Her small size suggests she was likely used for regional trade or transportation, serving ports along the Norwegian coast or within Scandinavian waters. The vessel's service history appears to be brief, as she was sold in 1930, only seven years after her launch. The sale may have marked a transition to new ownership or a change in her operational role, although specifics are not provided. Her relatively short active service period and the lack of further detailed records imply that she was not involved in any notable maritime events or conflicts that would have elevated her historical prominence. Overall, SS Oslofjord represents a typical early 20th-century small merchant vessel, contributing to regional maritime commerce during her operational years. Her construction and service exemplify the type of modest, steam-powered ships that supported local trade and transportation in Scandinavian waters during the interwar period. Despite her limited size and the brevity of her documented history, she forms part of the broader tapestry of maritime history during this era.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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