 MV Nella Dan at Mawson Ice edge, Antarctica.
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Denmark | |
| Name | Nella Dan |
| Owner | J. Lauritzen |
| Port of registry | Esbjerg |
| Builder | Aalborg Shipyard Pty Ltd |
| Yard number | 109 |
| Launched | 13 June 1961 |
| Completed | 4 October 1961 |
| Refit | 1980 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Wrecked and sunk 1987 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Icebreaker class I |
| Type | Polar supply vessel |
| Tonnage | GRT 2186/2206, NRT 1060 |
| Length | 75.5 m |
| Beam | 14.3 m |
| Draft | 6.268 m |
| Propulsion | 2520 HP B&W diesel 8-cyl. 2SA 835-VBF-620 engine |
| Speed | 12.5 knots |
| Aircraft carried | Helicopter deck |
| Notes | 32 crew, 42 passengers |
MV Nella Dan was one of the famous 'Dan' ships of the Danish J. Lauritzen A/S Lines that were almost synonymous with ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) shipping through the early years of Australia's official Antarctic program. Others in the fleet included Kista Dan, Magga Dan and Thala Dan.