AVENTURE MARITIME
Havella, a truly polar yacht
Havella, is a Norwegian boat specially built in 1952, to offer exceptional polar cruises and scientific expeditions in Svalbard. Built of solid wood, it was designed following the model of the Norwegian lifeboats of the 1930s.
In 1987, Ragnar Thorseth, a Norwegian adventurer, and his family wintered onboard Havella in the ice floe of Svalbard.
At the polar maritime museum Ishavsmuseet in Brandal, a gallery is dedicated to Havella.
Hull length 53'.
Double hull reinforced for ice, storm rigging, and great autonomy for polar sailing.
Onboard Havella:
central heating, deck saloon with panoramic view, spacious mess with polar library.
Three double guest cabins, two of which have its private washbasin. Personal closets.
Bathroom with shower and toilet only for guests.
Sheets, duvets and towels provided.
As an option in the saloon, a long single seatee can be converted into two comfortable single berths, isolated by a curtain.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher.
Homemade meals cooked onboard.
Large main deck protected by the bulwarks to store large equipment, such as kayaks, mountain bikes...
Bulwarks and high stanchions with heavy guard lines to protect the guest, especially children on deck.
Up to date safety equipment including radio, satellite gears and survival suits.
Souvenirs onboard Havella:
Familien i isødet : en vinter i Kongsfjorden på Svalbard. Ragnar Thorseth 1989
"Haakons Hosentaschen", German Film, 1965
Hohe Breitengrade de Alfred Andersch, German book, 1969.
Svalbard people with Erik Bye in Ny-Ålesund, 1964
Newspaper article Polarbear hunting p287, 1955
copyright Ragnar Thorseth
