The Scythian philosopher Anacharsis (6th century B.C.) said: “There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead and those who are at sea.”Many of those onboard the
The Scythian philosopher Anacharsis (6th century B.C.) said: “There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead and those who are at sea.”
Many of those onboard the Nella Dan when she grounded in December 1987 never went to sea again. Such was their passion for the ship.
At that time, most of the crew were single, a wild bunch with saltwater in their veins, likely to be found partying together during their time ashore and likely to be telling everyone how Nella Dan was always the first to get to Antarctica at the start of the season despite her newer, more powerful competition.
The 75.5-metre Nella Dan made 124 voyages serving as a supply, expedition and research vessel in northeast Greenland and in Antarctica. She made the Arctic-Antarctic roundtrip each season for over 20 years.
Built in 1961, Nella Dan quickly became the much-loved flagship of the J. Lauritzen polar fleet. After the passing of Knud Lauritzen, his wife Hannelore continued to sail on her.
Families were encouraged to sail. Finn Wollesen, Managing Director of naval architect firm KNUD E. HANSEN, first sailed on the Nella Dan when he was six weeks old. Wollesen's
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