Private company

Uddevalla shipyard

Uddevalla shipyard is a Swedish company founded in 1946.¹ It was founded by Gustaf B Thordén.¹ It ceased to exist in 1986.¹

Das schwedische Schiffbauunternehmen Uddevallavarvet bestand von 1946 bis 1986 in Uddevalla.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1946Founded¹

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Uddevallavarvet-1960 — Photo: Photographed by Uddevallavarvet, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The story

Founded by Gustaf B Thordén in 1946.¹

Leadership

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FounderGustaf B Thordén¹

Timeline

1986Dissolved Dissolved¹
1946Founded Founded¹

Links

More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ3437441

Sources

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WikidataUddevalla shipyard on Wikidata
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WikipediaUddevalla shipyard on the German Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsUddevalla shipyard photo by Photographed by Uddevallavarvet, Public domain