How many pieces does the Silja Line Ferry have?

It has 183 pieces in 34 different types. No minifigs are included.

When was it released?

In 1981, as part of the Promotional / Ferries range.

Which colours dominate?

White, red and black give the ship its look.

Promotional Ferries

LEGO® Silja Line Ferry

The Silja Line Ferry 1581-1 is a 1981 set from the Promotional / Ferries range. Its 183 pieces build a passenger ferry in white, red and black.

Set number: 1581
Year: 1981
Pieces: 183
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Ferries
Different parts: 42

What can I build with it?

Parts list 42

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

A ship with a company behind it

Silja Line is a shipping company operating between Finland and Sweden. A ferry released as a set shows how closely some promotional ranges were tied to real businesses. The model is not an exact replica but a brick-built impression of a large passenger ship in 183 pieces. For collectors the promotional background adds interest, since sets like this were not sold in every shop. If you are interested in ship models, Baltic ferry traffic or early promotional sets, you get a small piece of company and toy history in a handy format.

White, red and black

The colours follow the real ship: a white hull, red accents and black parts for detail make a clear picture. A few pieces have no fixed colour assigned and appear in the catalogue as “no colour”. If you rebuild or extend this ferry, watch for matching whites, because older bricks may have yellowed and show visible differences next to newer ones. Red typically adds accents around the funnel and hull, while black marks the transition to windows and deck structures and gives the model depth.

Small enough for the shelf

At 183 pieces the ferry is quick to build. An evening is enough, and the finished model fits on an ordinary shelf. There are no minifigs, so the model relies on its shape alone. If you are planning a harbour scene, place it next to cranes, quay walls or warehouses that you add from other parts in your collection. The simple construction makes it a rewarding project for a quiet weekend, even if you normally build larger sets and just want something small in between.

34 part types at a glance

The ferry manages with 34 different part types. This page lists every one, which is handy when you check a second-hand copy. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models the same pieces could form. That tells you whether your stock still stretches to more ships or vehicles. With a set of this age the comparison matters especially, since small parts are easily lost over decades and then go missing for collectors.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Silja Line Ferry have?: It has 183 pieces in 34 different types. No minifigs are included.
When was it released?: In 1981, as part of the Promotional / Ferries range.
Which colours dominate?: White, red and black give the ship its look.

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