It was built by Frederikshavn Shipyard & Flydedok. The keel was laid on April 16, 1952, and launched in 1953. In the period 1954 – 1996 M/S Elbjørn was an active part of the Danish icebreaker service. It’s career as icebreaker ended abruptly on February 12th, 1996, when a DC dynamo exploded. Elbjørn proceeded to a port under its own power, but it was clear that its icebreaker days were over. Today, Elbjørn operates at Aalborgs waterfront as a restaurant and museum. Displacement: 1,400 tons. Frichs Diesel engines (diesel-electric) 2,648 HP. This kit includes plans with detailed building instructions in German, English, French, Danish, Italian and Dutch. It features a laser-cut wood hull, decks from wood, as well as plastic and wooden parts. Stern tubes with shafts and propellers and all fittings are included e. Position lights, anchors, life-belt, etc. This brand new kit comes with detailed English instructions, though the Elbjorn Ice Breaker. Is best for intermediate builders! Length: 25.1 inches Width: 6.49 inches Height: 14.1 inches. Our Ships and Kits Make Great Gifts and Projects! -Ages of Sail crew. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Brand-new, intricate model ship kit by Billing Boats the Elbjorn Icebreaker” is in sale since Saturday, April 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Other Boat, Ship Models & Kits”. The seller is “ageofsail” and is located in San Lorenzo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: BB536
- Brand: Billing Boats