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ALVA Lodose Varv

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A Summary of Sailing Yacht ALVA

The sailing yacht ALVA is a superyacht of large proportions. This 52 m (171 ft) luxury yacht was manufactured at Lodose Varv in 1939. She could be considered a classic triple masted schooner. Superyacht ALVA is a upscale yacht that is able to sleep a total of 38 passengers on board and has approximately 4 professional crew. The naval architecture office which delivered her design details for this ship was Lodose Varv.

The three masted Norwegian flagged steel auxiliary schooner ALVA, was used as a freighter in the Baltic Sea and Swedish coastwise traffic. In 1951 she was lengthened 7.8 m in Bremerhaven. In 1990 she received a total refit including having 15 cabins built for accommodation, toilets, showers, library and a sauna. On deck, the new housing was built, containing the hall, toilets, conference rooms, dining room, bar and a big spacious restaurant for 54 guests with galley.

Construction & Design relating to Luxury Yacht ALVA

The yacht's general design work came from Lodose Varv. The formal naval architecture plans are a work of Lodose Varv. Created at Lodose Varv the vessel was built in the known yacht building country Sweden. She was successfully launched in Lodose in 1939 before being handed over to the owner. A moderate area is brought about with a widest beam (width) of 7.28 metres / 23.9 feet. With a 3.44m (11.3ft) draught (maximum depth) she is reasonably deep. The material steel was used in the building of the hull of the sailing yacht. Her superstructure above deck is fashioned from steel. Over the deck of ALVA she is 44 (144.4 ft) in length. In 1991 further refit work and updating was additionally performed.

S/Y ALVA Engineering & Speed:

This yacht posseses a single quality CATERPILLAR main engine(s) and can find a max continuous speed of around 10 knots. The engine of the ALVA produces 400 horse power (or 294 kilowatts). Her total HP is 400 HP and her total Kilowatts are 294. Connected to her Caterpillar engine(s) are a single screw propeller.

Superyacht ALVA Has The Following Guest Accommodation:

Having bedding for a maximum of 38 yacht guests overnighting, the ALVA accommodates everyone in style. The boat uses around 4 capable qualified crew to manage.

A List of the Specifications of the ALVA:

Superyacht Name:	Sailing Yacht ALVA
Built By:	Lodose Varv
Built in:	Lodose, Sweden
Launched in:	1939
Refitted in:	1991
Length Overall:	52 metres / 170.6 feet.
Naval Architecture:	Lodose Varv, Lodose Varv
Gross Tonnes:	286
Nett Tonnes:	85
Displacement:	470
Hull / Superstructure Construction Material:	steel / steel
Owner of ALVA:	Unknown
ALVA available for luxury yacht charters:	-
Is the yacht for sale:	-
Helicopter Landing Pad:	No
The Country the Yacht is Flagged in:	Swedish
Official registry port is:	Stockholm
Home port:	Stockholm, Sweden
Class society used:	LR (Lloyds Register)
Max yacht charter guests:	38
Number of Crew Members:	4
Her Engine(s) is one 400 Horse Power / 294 Kilowatts Caterpillar. Model:	D343 diesel.
Giving the combined power of 400 HP /294 KW.
Cruising at a speed of 8 knots.
Her top Speed is around 10 knots.
Fuel Capacity:	12500 L.
Fresh water:	unknown.
Some locations the yacht has visited:	Cherbourg-Octeville. France. Département de la Manche. Basse-Normandie.
Sail Area:	6351.
Beam:	7.28m/23.9ft.
Length on Deck:	44m/144.4ft.
Draught Maximum:	3.44m/11.3ft.
Yacht Type:	triple masted schooner.

Further Information On The Yacht

Around October 2009 ALVA traveled to Roscoff, in France. This sailing yacht has navigated the area near Département du Finistère during Sept 2009.