Amorina (ship)

It was bought by private parties in 1979, converted to have masts installed and competed in the 1983 Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race.

[1] A group of Swedish sailors, who had lost their vessel in the Mediterranean, formed the company Amorina Cruises, and purchased the lightvessel in 1979.

[1] Three steel masts were installed and the wheelhouse was relocated, while increased accommodation and a saloon were fitted belowdecks.

[2] Auxiliary propulsion was provided by a Deutch 500 horsepower (370 kW) diesel, with a service speed of 6.5 knots (12.0 km/h; 7.5 mph).

[2] The conversion was completed in 1983, and Amorina participated in that year's Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race.