Stena Line

The Swedish Stena Line is the major company in the short-sea passenger and freight business in 2020, founded in 1962 by Sten A. Olsson and acquired three other ferry companies in the 1980s. It became Sealink Stena Line, then Stena Sealink Line, and finally Stena Line. Ian Collard celebrates the company with rare and unpublished images.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The Swedish Stena Line stands as the dominant player in the short-sea passenger and freight transportation sector in 2020. Operating from United Kingdom ports, the company offers services to Europe, Scandinavia, and Ireland. Founded in 1962 by Sten A. Olsson in Gothenburg, Sweden, Stena Line was among the pioneering ferry operators in Europe to introduce a computer-based reservation system. Over the years, the company expanded its operations by acquiring three other ferry companies and their vessels. This was followed by a series of strategic acquisitions, such as the Harwich to Hook of Holland route. In 1990, Stena Line underwent a significant expansion when it acquired Sealink British Ferries and Sea Containers, doubling its size. Subsequently, it underwent name changes, becoming Sealink Stena Line, then Stena Sealink Line, and finally settling as Stena Line. Ian Collard, in his book, has compiled a remarkable collection of rare and previously unpublished images, showcasing the illustrious history and heritage of this renowned company.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 165 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398109483