This page shows a fleet history of the Swedish ferry company Stena Line.

Chronological (complete)

Stena Line's passenger, car-passenger, multi-purpose, Ropax and RoRo ships are added, with Stena RoRo's passenger, RoPax and RoRo ships.

1960-1969

MS Østersøen (1962 - 1963, Chartered) Built in 1954. Scrapped in Italy in 1995. MS Isefjord (1963 - 1966) Built in 1935. Later with Medmar as Agostino Lauro. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2008. MS Gorch Fock (1963 - 1964, Chartered) Built in 1963. MS Seute Deern (1963, Chartered) Built in 1961. MS Helgoland (1963 (Chartered), 1964 - 1965 (Chartered), 1972 - 1974, 1974 - 1976 (Chartered Out)) Built in 1963. Renamed Stena Finlandica in 1972 when bought by Stena Line, and Baltic Star in 1974. MS Hein Godenwind (1964, Chartered) Built in 1960. Sank in Gibraltar harbour in 2007 then scrapped there a year later. SS Skagen 1 (1963 (Chartered), 1964 - 1965) Built in 1914. Sold in 1965. Scrapped in Nakskov, Denmark in 1970. SS Skagen 2 (1963 - 1968) Built in 1924. Scrapped in Ystad, Sweden in 1968. MS Poseidon (1964 - 1973) Sold in 1973. Chartered Out to Brittany Ferries in 1973, after being sold. MS Afrodite (1964 - 1971) Sold in 1971. MS Wappen (1964 - 1966) Built in 1962. Sold in 1966. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2014. MS Seebad Warnemünde (1964, 1965, 1966, Chartered) Built in 1961. Sunk to form a part of a reef in Bayahibe in 2009. MS Stena Danica (I) (1965 - 1969) Sold in 1969 to Government of Canada, Ministry of Transport. MS Stena Nordica (I) (1965 - 1973) Chartered Out to Caledonian Steam Packet Co (Irish Services) and Burns & Laird between 1966 - 1971. Sold in 1973. MS Prinsessan Christina (1966, Chartered) Built in 1960. Operated under the stage name The Londoner between Tilbury and Calais. MS Völkerfreundschaft (1966 - 1985 (winter), Chartered) Built in 1948 as Stockholm. Chartered for cruises from Gothenburg to the Caribbean and North Cape. Renamed Astoria in 2016, scrapped in 2025. MS Stena Baltica (I) (1966 - 1970) Sold in 1970 to Caledonian Steam Packet Co, renamed Caledonia. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2006. MS Stena Germanica (I) (1967 - 1979) Sold in 1979 to Corsica Ferries. Scrapped in 1989 after being wrecked off Puerto Rico. MS Stena Britannica (I) (1967 - 1968) Sold in 1968 to the State of Alaska, Department of Public Works. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2001. MS Stena Danica (II) (1969 - 1974) Sold in April 1974 to BC Ferries. Wrecked in 2006 enroute from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy.

1970-1979

MS Stena Carrier (I) (1970 - 1974 (Chartered Out)) Chartered to Canadian Ministry of Transport. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2011. MS Stubbenkammer (1971) Ordered by a Canadian Shipping Company but delivered to Stena Line for charter and sale to Deutsche Reichsbahn, East Germany. Scrapped in Sidor, Venezuela in 2007. MS Viking II (1971, Chartered) Built in 1964. Sunk while enroute from Trinidad to Venezuela in 2011. MS Stena Trailer (1972 - 1982 (Chartered Out), 1982 - 1983, 1983 - 1985 (Chartered Out)) Renamed Dalriada in 1972, Viking Trader in 1980, Stena Trader (III) in 1981. Sank on 16 November 2006 as a result of a fire in the engine room. MS Anderida (1972) Sold to Sealink before commencing service. When enroute from Lagos to Dakar the ship was attacked and was let to run aground by the hijackers and abandoned it. MS Alvpilen (1972 - 1974) Built in 1946. MS Stena Olympica (1972 - 1982) Sold in 1982 to Prince of Fundy Cruises, renamed Scotia Prince. Scrapped in Chittagong, Bangladesh in 2012. MS Stena Atlantica (I) (1972 - 1973) Built in 1966. Sold in 1973 to Finnlines. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2003. MS Stena Transporter (I) (1973 - 1975 (Chartered Out)) Built in 1973. Renamed Jarl Transporter before delivery, reverted in 1975. MS Stena Trailer (1973 - 1978 (Numerous Charters)) Built in 1973. Renamed Nopal Sky in 1974, reverted in 1975, Kirk Trailer in 1978. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2009. MS Stena Jutlandica (I) (1973 - 1982, 1982 - 1983 (Chartered Out to CN Marine)) Renamed Jutlandica in 1982 and Bluenose in 1983. Sold to CN Marine then Marine Atlantic in 1983. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2010. MS Skagen (III) (1973, Chartered) Built in 1958. MV Stena Seatrader (I) (1973 - 1987 (Numerous Charters), 1987 - 2015) Renamed Seatrader in 1973, Bahjah in 1976, Stena Searider in 1982, and Stena Scanrail in 1987. Scrapped in Pakistan in 2021. MV Stena Shipper (I) (1973 - 1999 (Numerous Charters)) Renamed Union Wellington in 1973, Alpha Express in 1976, Stena Shipper in 1980 and 1988, Speedlink Vanguard in 1981, Caribe Express in 1987, Kirk Shipper in 1988, and Normandie Shipper in 1989. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2013. MV Stena Sailer (1973 - 1989 (Numerous Charters)) Renamed Farha in 1975 and Stena Seatrader (II) in 1981. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2011. MS Stena Scandinavica (I) (1973 - 1978, 1978 (Chartered)) Sold to Irish Continental Line, then chartered back for 2 months. Renamed Saint Killian in 1978. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2007. MS Stena Nordica (II) (1974 - 1988, 1992 - 1996 (Chartered)) Renamed Stena Danica (III) in 1974 before entering service, Stena Nordica (II) in 1981, Stena Nautica (IV) in 1984, Versailles in 1987, and Stena Londoner in 1992. Chartered to SNCF in 1987. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2005. MS Stena Normandica (1974 - 1985) Had numerous charters throughout her Stena career, mostly for spells of relief. Sold to Sealink British Ferries in 1985. Still in service with Moby Lines as Moby Vincent. MS Stena Nautica (I) (1974 - 1979 (Chartered Out)) Did not serve under this name. Chartered to CN Marine and renamed Marine Nautica. Still in service with Corsica Ferries. MS Stena Atlantica (II) (1975 - 1979 (Chartered Out)). Did not serve under this name, renamed Stena Nautica (II) for her launch. Chartered to CN Marine and renamed Marine Atlantica. Still in service with Corsica Ferries. MS Stena Nordica (III) (1975 - 1983) Chartered Out to Soutos-Hellas Ferries and CN Marine for relief multiple times. Renamed Greece in 1978 - 79, 1980 and 1981 - 82 when on charter to Hellas Ferries, Stena Nautica (III) in 1982. Sold in 1983. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2015. MS Stena Trailer (1975, 2004 - 2011) Delivered for Stena then sold to P&O Ferries. Renamed Bison for delivery, European Pioneer in 1998 and Stena Pioneer in 2004 when bought back. In 1995 she was rebuilt with an extra trailer deck. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2014. MS Stena Traveller (I) (1975, 2004 - 2011) Launched for Stena then sold to P&O Ferries. Renamed Buffalo for delivery, European Leader in 1998 and Stena Leader in 2004 when bought back. Lengthened by 12.5m in 1989 and 15m in 1998. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2014. MS Stena Trader (I) (1975 - 1980 (Chartered Out), 2004 - 2011) Renamed Union Melbourne for delivery, Union Trader in 1980, Puma in 1980, European Seafarer in 1998, and Stena Seafarer in 2004 when bought back. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2014. MS Drottningen (1976, Chartered) Built in 1968. Scrapped in 2005. MS Viking Victory (1976, Chartered) Built in 1964. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2008. MV Stena Tender (1976) Sold between launch and delivery to United Baltic Co as Goya . Later European Navigator. Scrapped in Adabiya, Egypt in 2014. MV Stena Topper (1977 - 1990) Renamed Darnia in 1977. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2007. MV Stena Timer (1977 - 1978 (Chartered Out), 1978 - 1981) Chartered to P&O between 1977 and 1978 as Jaguar. Scrapped in Chittagong, Bangladesh in 2004. MV Merzario Ausonia (1977 - 1987 (Numerous Charters) 1987 - 2004) Renamed Stena Freighter (I) in 1980 and Global Freighter in 2004. Sold to Lillbacka Powerco Oy in 2004. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2011. MV Stena Runner (1977 - 1994 (Numerous Charters), 2002 - 2010) Renamed Alpha Progress on completion, Hellas in 1979, Doric Ferry in 1986, European Tideway in 1992, Ideway in 2002 and Stena Transfer in 2002. Lengthened by 33.6m in 1982. Sold to P&O Ferries in 1994 and bought back in 2002. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2012. MV Elk (1977 - 1978 (Chartered Out to P&O Ferries)) Sold to P&O in 1978. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2011. MV Stena Shipper (II) (1977 - 1986 (Numerous Charters), 1986 - 1987) Sold to Nordstrom & Thulin in 1987. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2010. MV Stena Prosper (1978 - 1988 (Numerous Charters), 2002 - 2010) Renamed Stena Ionia in 1982, Stena Gothica (I) in 1985 and Finnbirch in 1996. During heavy seas on 31 October 2006 when enroute from Helsinki to Arhus, she suffered a severe list and cargo shift and eventually capsized. MV Stena Grecia (1978 - 1987 (Numerous Charters)) Sold to Marine Atlantic after a short charter and renamed Atlantic Freighter. In service in Greek Isles as of 2022. MV Stena Project (1978 - 1986 (Numerous Charters), 1986 - 1988, 1988 (Chartered Out)) Renamed Stena Hispania in 1983, Stena Britannica (II) in 1986. Sold in 1988. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2011. MV Alpha Enterprise (1978 - 1983 (Numerous Charters), 1983 - 1985, 2002 - 2010, 2012 - 2016 (Chartered)) Sold in 1985, bought back in 2002 from P&O Ferries. Renamed Syria in 1979, Stena Transporter (III) in 1983, Cerdic Ferry in 1985, European Freeway in 1992, Freeway in 2002 and Stena Partner in 2003. Lengthened by 33.6m in 1981. Chartered in 2012 for Stena Sealines services and later in service in the Mediterranean. Sold to Turkey in 2021 and renamed Cenk T. MV Imparca Express I (1978 - 2004 (Numerous Charters)) Renamed Stena Carrier (II) in 1980. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2012. MV Merzario Espania (1978 - 1982 (Numerous Charters), 1982 (Falklands Requisition), 1982 - 1994, 2002 - 2009) Sold in 1984, then bought back in 2002 from P&O Ferries. Renamed Nordic Ferry in 1980, Pride of Flanders in 1992, Flanders in 2002 and Stena Transporter (V) in 2002. Had additional passenger accommodation between 1986 and 1995 for 688 passengers. Scrapped in Turkey in 2017. MV Stena Trader (II) (1978 - 1982 (Numerous Charters), 1982 - 1983 (Falklands Requisition), 1983 - 1984) Renamed Stena Transporter (II) in 1978 and Baltic Ferry in 1980. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2011. MS Stena Oceanica (1978 - 1988, 1988 - 1997 (Numerous Charters)) Built in 1967. Renamed Stena Saga (I) in 1979 and Lion Queen in 1988. Carried out charters as a casino ship in the USA. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2021. MS Stena Baltica (II) (1978 – 1982) Built in 1966. Between 1979 and 1981 she was used as an accommodation ship for several oil projects and oil rigs on the Sullom Voe oil field, off Shetland. Sold in 1982. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2004. MS Scandinavica (1978 - 1981, Chartered) Built in 1973, MS Bolero chartered from Fred. Olsen Lines. MS Dana Sirena (1978, Chartered) Built in 1969. MS Thomas Wehr (1978 - 1979, Chartered) Built in 1977. MS Fuldatal (1979, 1981, Chartered) Built in 1971.

1980-1989

MS Stena Sailer (1980 - 1988, 1990 - 1991) Built in 1974. Sold to Sealink in 1988 as St Cybi, then bought back with Sealink Stena Line. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2006. MS RoRo Anglia (1981 - 1983, Chartered) Built in 1972. Scrapped in Aliaga, Turkey in 2012. MS Argo (1981 - 1985, Chartered) Built in 1976. MS Kronprinsessan Victoria (1981 - 2023, 2023 (Chartered Out), 2023 - ) Renamed Stena Saga (II) in 1988, Stena Europe in 1994, Lion Europe in 1997 for a Charter to Lion Ferry, and Stena Europe in 1998. Still owned by Stena RoRo, but in use with Africa Morocco Link, which is half owned by Stena. MS Prinsessan Birgitta (I) (1981 - 1989) Built in 1974. Renamed Stena Scandinavica (II) in 1982, Scandinavica in 1987 when on charter to Sealink British Ferries and Terek L in 1989. Scrapped in Alang, India in 2022. MS Prinsessan Desirée (1981 - 1993) Built in 1971. Renamed Europafärjan in 1983, Europafärjan II in 1985, Lion Princess in 1987. Sold in 1993.