The Nesodden–Bundefjord Dampskipsselskap has a fascinating story that's worth exploring. The company was founded in 1896, and it's been a part of Norway's maritime history ever since.
Its early years were marked by a focus on ferry services, with the company operating routes between Nesodden and Bundefjord. This was a crucial connection for local communities, providing a vital link between the two areas.
The company's commitment to ferry services helped establish it as a trusted and reliable operator in the region.
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History
Nesodden–Bundefjord Dampskipsselskap has a rich history dating back to 1874 when A/S Bundefjord Dampskibsselskab was established with British investors.
The company's first boat was D/S «Bundefjord», a paddle steamer acquired from the UK. It was quickly replaced by a screw steamer with the same name in 1875.
The company expanded and had stops at numerous piers on both sides of Bunnefjorden. In 1892, a new company, Nesodden Dampskibsselskab, started operating on Nesodden's west side with D/S «Jona».
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The company's fleet grew to include D/S «Kronprins Olav» in 1908, D/S «Spro» in 1918, D/S «Fagerstrand» in 1923, D/S «Nesodtangen» in 1929, and D/S «Fjellstrand» in 1935.
In 1942, Bundefjord Dampskibsselskab and Nesodden Dampskibsselskab merged to form Nesodden–Bundefjord Dampskipsselskap A/S.
The company had an impressive fleet of four boats in daily service between Aker Brygge and Nesodden until 2009. Two of these boats, «Dronningen» and «Huldra», are still in use as reserve boats.
The company's operations were later taken over by Tide Sjø in 2009, which introduced five new boats to the route: «Kongen», «Dronningen», «Prinsen», «Baronessen», and «Baronen».
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