Fram - Other Ships Named Fram

Other Ships Named Fram

  • A ship built in 1958 and named after Axel Enström was later renamed Fram.
  • Harald V, the King of Norway has had a number of sailboats for regatta use named Fram. He became world champion in sailing with Fram X in 1987 and is currently racing in Fram XVI (2006).
  • A passenger vessel built in 2006 for Hurtigruten Group was named MS Fram after the original Fram. It operates in the Arctic Ocean and for cruises around Antarctica.

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