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Coastal Fleet
The Coastal Fleet (, Kfl) was until 1994 a Swedish Navy authority with the main task of training the naval ships commanders and crews. After the formation of the authority Swedish Armed Forces in 1994, the Coastal Fleet remained as a unit until 2000. History The Coastal Fleet was the operational unit within the Swedish Navy, created from the combat forces capable of maritime operations. The Coastal Fleet was intended to serve as the mobile naval defence or battle group, encompassing all naval warfare capabilities such as artillery, torpedoes, and mines. It was designed to be capable of countering hostile actions along the Swedish coastlines independently of local defence tasks. The Swedish Kustflottan ; formed for the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden ; gathered to Gothenburg consisted of a total of eight coastal defense armored cruisers, four torpedo cruisers, two destroyers, 24 torpedo boats and a submarine (based on the US Holland-class boat). According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl August Ehrensvärd (1858–1944)
Count Carl August Ehrensvärd (16 September 1858 – 16 February 1944) was a Swedish Navy admiral, politician and Minister for Naval Affairs from 1907 to 1911. Early life Ehrensvärd was born on 16 September 1858 at Tosterup Castle, Tomelilla Municipality, Sweden, the son of County Governor Albert Ehrensvärd and his wife Ingeborg Hedvig Vogt (from Norway). He had fours siblings; Albert Ehrensvärd (1867–1940), Henriette Eleonore Ingeborg Ehrensvärd (born 1853), Anna Louise Dorotée (born 1855) and Augustine Sofia Amalia (1862–1944). Career He became ''underlöjtnant'' in the Swedish Navy in 1878 and lieutenant (''kapten'') in 1889. Ehrensvärd was promoted to lieutenant commander in 1900 and to commander in 1903. He was head of the Military Office of the Ministry for Naval Affairs from 1904 to 1906 and he was promoted to captain in 1905. Ehrensvärd was chief of the shipyard in Karlskrona in 1906 and Council of State (''statsråd'') and head of the Ministry for Naval A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dag Arvas
Rear Admiral Dag Gustaf Christer Arvas (22 September 1913 – 1 February 2004) was a Swedish Navy officer. Arvas senior commands include Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet and Chief of the Military Office of the Minister of Defence. Early life Arvas was born on 22 September 1913 in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, the son of Birger Arvas and his wife Elsa (née Christerson). He passed '' studentexamen'' in Djursholm in 1932 Career Arvas was commissioned as a naval officer in 1935 with the rank of acting sub-lieutenant. He was then on leave one summer for traveling with the Swedish sailing school's ''Kaparen'' in western European waters and he was educated at the Physical Training School (''Gymnastik- och idrottsskolan'', GIS) from 1937 to 1938. Arvas attended the Royal Swedish Naval Staff College from 1940 to 1942 and served aboard torpedo boats and destroyers. He also served as flag lieutenant (''flaggadjutant'') to the Commander-in-Chief of the Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Einar Blidberg
Vice Admiral Carl Einar Blidberg (20 September 1906 – 21 March 1993) was a Swedish Navy officer. Blidberg served as Chief of the Naval Staff from 1957 to 1961, Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet from 1962 to 1966, and as commanding officer of the Naval Command East and the East Coast Naval Base from 1966 to 1971. Early life Blidberg was born on 20 September 1906 in Kramfors, Sweden, the son of Tage Blidberg and his wife Ragnhild (née Ekelund). In 1923, Blidberg served as an extra cadet on the coastal defence ship when the Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf went to London for the engagement with Louise Mountbatten, our future queen. After passing '' studentexamen'' in Falun in 1925, he was accepted as a sea cadet. Career After the then current course of study with practical courses at sea and two winters at the Royal Swedish Naval Academy at Skeppsholmen, Blidberg was commissioned as an officer in the Swedish Navy in 1928 with the rank of acting sub-lieutenant. Blidberg st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertil Berthelsson
Vice admiral (Sweden), Vice Admiral Alfred Erik Bertil Berthelsson (11 April 1902 – 11 February 1977) was a senior naval officer in the Swedish Navy. Berthelsson served as Flag captain (Sweden), flag captain (1951–1953), as Chief of the Naval Staff (Sweden), Chief of the Naval Staff (1953–1957), as Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet (1957–1961) and as commanding officer of the Naval Base (Sweden), Naval Command South (1961–1966). Early life Berthelsson was born on 11 April 1902 in Njurunda Parish, Västernorrland County, Sweden, the son of Alfred Berthelsson, a merchant, and his wife Anna Backman. He passed ''studentexamen'' in Örebro in 1920, after which in 1921 he enlisted as a telegraphist in the Swedish Navy, where he reached the rank of Corporal. After two years of service, mostly on the torpedo cruiser HSwMS ''Claes Horn'', Berthelsson was accepted in the summer of 1923 as a naval cadet and underwent regular training at the Royal Swedish Naval Academy. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Af Klint (1901–1981)
Vice Admiral Erik Viktor Philip Gustafsson af Klint (12 March 1901 – 26 December 1981) was a Swedish Navy naval officer. Af Klint's senior commands included postings as chief of staff of the Coastal Fleet, head of Section 2 of the Defence Staff, commander-in-chief of the Coastal Fleet and commanding officer of the Naval Command East. Early life Af Klint was born on 12 March 1901 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Rear Admiral Gustaf af Klint and his wife Elisabet (née Helling). He was the brother of Börje af Klint (1903–1989), artillery director at AB Bofors and Captain (N) Viktor af Klint (1904–1986). His aunt was the pioneer abstract artist Hilma af Klint. Af Klint passed '' studentexamen'' in 1920. Career Af Klint was commissioned as a naval officer in 1923. He was promoted to sub-lieutenant (''Löjtnant'') in 1925 and attended the staff course at the Royal Swedish Naval Staff College from 1930 to 1931. He served as a flag adjutant from 1935 to 1938 and was promoted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Ericson
A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative. Social issues In pre-industrial societies and some current countries with agriculture-based economies, a higher value was, and still is, assigned to sons rather than daughters, giving males higher social status, because males were physically stronger, and could perform farming tasks more effectively. In China, a one-child policy was in effect until 2015 in order to address rapid population growth. Official birth records showed a rise in the level of male births since the policy was brought into law. This was attributed to a number of factors, including the illegal practice of sex-selective abortion and widespread under-reporting of female births. In patrilineal societies, sons will customarily inherit an estate before daughters. In some cultures, the eldest son has special privileges. For exa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Samuelson
Vice Admiral Johan Erik Samuelson (16 April 1893 – 15 December 1964) was a senior Swedish Navy officer. Samuelson's senior postings includes as flag captain (1943–1945), as Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet (1946–1950), and Commanding Admiral of the Naval Command South (1950–1958). Early life Samuelson was born on 16 April 1893 at Ekedal Estate in Hyringa socken, Grästorp Municipality, Skaraborg County, Sweden, the son of Johan Samuelson and his wife Augusta Modh. He was brother of hippologist Frans Oscar Samuelson (born 1876). Erik Samuelson passed '' studentexamen'' in Vänersborg in 1911. He spent some time as an engineer student on the Swedish East Asian Company's steamship ''Ceylon'' during a trip to East Asia. He also had some time employment at a shipyard in Le Havre. Career Military career Samuelson graduated from the Royal Swedish Naval Academy in 1915 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant the same year. He was promoted to sub-lieutenant in 1917 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yngve Ekstrand
Rear admiral (Sweden), Rear Admiral Sven Yngve Ekstrand (22 February 1888 – 30 March 1951) was a Swedish Navy officer. He was Chief of the Naval Staff (Sweden), Naval Staff from 1939 to 1942, Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet from 1942 to 1945 and the East Coast Naval Base, East Coast Naval District from 1945 to 1951. Early life Ekstrand was born on 22 February 1888 in Uppsala, Sweden, the son of senior engineer Åke Gerhard Ekstrand and Hulda (née Mellgren). He had four siblings, three brothers and one sister. Ekstrand attended Norra Latin and, from 1900, Norra Real. Career He became a sea cadet in 1902 and received his naval officer exam and was commissioned into the Swedish Navy as an acting sub lieutenant in 1908. Ekstrand was promoted to sub-lieutenant in 1910 and was a cadet officer at the Royal Swedish Naval Academy from 1915 to 1918 and was a teacher at the Royal Swedish Naval Staff College from 1918 to 1920. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1917 and was adjutant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gösta Ehrensvärd
Vice Admiral Count Gösta Carl Albert Ehrensvärd (10 February 1885 – 2 November 1973) was a senior Swedish Navy officer. Ehrensvärd hailed from a distinguished naval lineage, being the son of Admiral Count Carl August Ehrensvärd. His family ties included notable figures such as his brother, General Carl August Ehrensvärd, and his great-grandfather, the renowned fortress builder Augustin Ehrensvärd. Following his naval education, Ehrensvärd embarked on a prolific career within the Swedish Navy, rising through the ranks from sub-lieutenant to vice admiral. He held various commanding roles, such as leading the Destroyer Division and serving as Chief of the Naval Staff. Additionally, Ehrensvärd contributed to naval education and literature, notably as a teacher and editor of naval journals. His tenure saw significant contributions to naval strategy and administration, culminating in his promotion to vice admiral before retiring from active service in 1950. Early life Ehr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabian Tamm
Admiral (Sweden), Admiral Claës Fabian Tamm (13 November 1879 – 4 October 1955) was a Swedish Navy officer. Tamm began his naval career as an acting sub-lieutenant in 1899 and was promoted to sub-lieutenant in 1901. After attending the Royal Swedish Naval Staff College, he became a lieutenant in 1907 and taught at the Royal Swedish Naval Academy. From 1914 to 1917, he served as naval attaché in Berlin and Copenhagen. Tamm steadily advanced through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant commander in 1918 and head of the Royal Swedish Naval Academy in 1921. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1933 and appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet that same year. In 1939, he became Chief of Navy (Sweden), Chief of the Navy, a position he held until 1945, after which he was promoted to admiral in the reserve in 1947. Outside his military career, he chaired several companies, including Ströms Bruks AB and Rederi AB Svea. Early life Tamm was born on 13 November 1879 in Österbybruk, U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Åkermark
Vice Admiral Carl Harald Åkermark (12 September 1873 – 1 November 1963) was a senior Swedish Navy officer. Entering the Royal Swedish Naval Academy at 15, he began his career as a commissioned officer in 1894 and was promoted to sub-lieutenant in 1897. He served on numerous vessels, including the gunboats ''Skuld'' and ''Skäggald'' and the coastal defense ship . Åkermark commanded the Åland Expedition in 1918 and played a significant role in developing torpedo warfare, heading the Torpedo Department and later the Torpedo School. Promoted to captain in 1923, he served as head of the Military Office of the Minister for Naval Affairs and contributed to naval policy reforms. In 1927, he became a rear admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet, overseeing operations until 1933. He subsequently headed the Royal Swedish Naval Materiel Administration and achieved the rank of vice admiral in 1934 before retiring in 1938. During World War II, Åkermark returned as Commandi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
