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The mole line will, among other things, paint the legendary Bornholmer ferry 'Povl Anker' in the colors that the ferry had back in 1978

The Bornholmer shipping company The Bornholmslinjen line now has a plan for the renovation of the reserve ferry 'Povl Anker', which has served the island faithfully since 1978. On the outside, the ferry must have new paint next year, but inside it must also have an overhaul.

'Povl Anker' has earned a special place in the Bornholm hearts, and therefore we are also embarking on the renovation with great respect for the ferry's original appearance, says Molslinjen's CEO Carsten Jensen in a press release.

In the interior renovation, the focus will initially be on the rest areas and the other areas where the passengers are staying.

"These areas will be renovated and modernized, but with a clear look at the story", says Carsten Jensen.

The most significant change is when the painters next year address the exterior renovation. Here Povl Anker is brought back to the colors it was delivered with in 1978.

"From the very beginning, we wanted to paint 'Povl Anker' in the original colors. 'Povl Anker' is a nice ship, which we look forward to seeing in new clothes next year" says Carsten Jensen.

'Povl Anker' today serves as a reserve ferry for the fast ferries on the route between Rønne and Ystad, just as in the high season it will sail passengers to Bornholm on the route from Sassnitz to Rønne.

• Povl Anker 'is building number 221 from Aalborg Shipyard and was delivered in December 1978 to the state-owned limited liability company Bornholmstrafikken. The sister ship 'Jens Kofoed' followed in the spring of 1979.
• The two sister ferries are designed in a collaboration between Aalborg Shipyard, the world-renowned Danish ship design company Knud E. Hansen, DSB's then design director Jens Nielsen and the Danish architect Niels Kryger. 
  A large part of the furniture, which is still on board the 'Povl Anker', is made up of cafeteria and lounge chairs, designed by the Danish architect Kay Kørbing, which is considered the most influential Danish designer in the ferry area with a long reference list with among other things. . DSB Shipping Company, DFDS and Tor Line.