Private company

Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab

Norwegian ferry transport company

Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab was a Norwegian shipping company that operated ferries in Northern Norway. The ferry service was founded by Richard With on 10 November 1881 at Stokmarknes in Nordland, Norway. In the same year, the shipping company's first ship - the steamer DS Vesteraalen from 1865 (ex-SS Arendal) was purchased from Arendals Dampskibsselskab.2 It ceased to exist in 1987.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1881Founded1
  • Industrypublic transport, transport, water transport1
  • HeadquartersStokmarknes1

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Photo: Gjerningsperson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab was a Norwegian shipping company that operated ferries in Northern Norway.2

The story

Founded by Richard With in 1881.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab1

Timeline

  1. 1987Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1881Founded Founded1

Sources

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