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MV Västan
''Västan'' is a motor vessel, and former steam ship, that was built in 1900 in Motala. She was originally named ''Nya Svartsjölandet'' and traded between Stockholm and Slut on Lake Mälaren. She was sold to Waxholmsbolaget for use in the Stockholm archipelago in 1937 and renamed ''Västan''. She was converted to diesel power in 1953. The ''Västan'' is today the oldest of Waxholmsbolaget's classic fleet, operating alongside ''Storskär'' and ''Norrskär'' which, although newer, have retained their original steam propulsion. She is a listed historic ship of Sweden. History ''Nya Svartsjölandet'' was built by the Motala Verkstad in Motala and was delivered to Nya Svartsjölandet Ångfartygs AB in May 1900. On May 21, she was introduced on the route from Stockholm and Slut via and . In 1937 she was purchased by Waxholms Nya Ångfartygs AB, better known as Waxholmsbolaget, and was renamed ''Västan''. Initially the ''Västan'' operated on the Stockholm to Östhammar route. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Mälaren
A lake is often a naturally occurring, relatively large and fixed body of water on or near the Earth's surface. It is localized in a basin or interconnected basins surrounded by dry land. Lakes lie completely on land and are separate from the ocean, although they may be connected with the ocean by rivers. Lakes, as with other bodies of water, are part of the water cycle, the processes by which water moves around the Earth. Most lakes are fresh water and account for almost all the world's surface freshwater, but some are salt lakes with salinities even higher than that of seawater. Lakes vary significantly in surface area and volume of water. Lakes are typically larger and deeper than ponds, which are also water-filled basins on land, although there are no official definitions or scientific criteria distinguishing the two. Lakes are also distinct from lagoons, which are generally shallow tidal pools dammed by sandbars or other material at coastal regions of oceans or larg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaxholm
Vaxholm is a city, urban area and the seat of Vaxholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. It occupies the islands of Vaxön and Kullö in the Stockholm archipelago. The name Vaxholm comes from Vaxholm Fortress, which was constructed in 1549 on the adjacent islet of Vaxholmen. For historical reasons it has always been referred to as a ''city'', despite the small number of inhabitants, which as of 2020 total was 6,151. Vaxholm Municipality prefers to use the designation ''Vaxholms stad'' (City of Vaxholm) for its whole territory, including 64 islets in the Stockholm archipelago, a usage which is somewhat confusing. History Vaxholm Fortress was originally constructed by Gustav Vasa in 1548 to defend Stockholm against shipborne attacks from the east. The fortress lies in the middle of the Kodjupet strait, one of two main routes into Stockholm from the open sea. The town of Vaxholm, which lies adjacent to the fortress but on the western side of the Kodjupet strait, was est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Östhammar
Östhammar is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 4,534 inhabitants in 2010. Today Östhammar Municipality is a part of Uppsala County, but the area has historically been a part of Stockholm County. History Östhammar's Stad (Sweden), city status was granted by king Albert of Sweden, Albert in 1368. During this period a castle called Östhammarshus was built, but already in 1434 the castle was burnt down by its Denmark, Danish vogt, who fled to Denmark over the sea when faced with the Engelbrekt rebellion. By the late 15th century the post-glacial rebound had made it hard to reach Östhammar by boat and its city status was transferred to Öregrund. Östhammar regained its city status in 1538, and moved closer to the sea. In 1651 Östhammar got a City and town halls, town hall, and in 1795 Östhammar was heavily damaged by fire. Between the early 17th century and the middle of the 19th century the fishing of herring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Listing Of Historic Ships In Sweden
The Maritime Museum (Stockholm), Maritime Museum in Stockholm is responsible for the listing of historic ships in Sweden (). The purpose of the listing is to encourage and support owners of historic ships and boats to preserve and take care of their vessels. The listing does not confer any legal protection on the vessels or obligations on their owners but entitles them to some privileges. Ships and pleasure boats Historic ships and boats can be listed in either of two categories: ''Listed historical ships'' or ''Listed historical pleasure boats''. The purpose of listing vessels is similar in both cases; it is done in order to "make them better recognized, preserved and used". In addition, the listing aims to encourage conscious private cultural heritage ownership and management. Owners of listed ships are entitled to display a plaque that confirms the ship's listed status on board, and pleasure boats are equipped with a similar enamel sign. While the listing does not confer any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SS Norrskär
The steamship ''Norrskär'' (literally ''North Skerry'') was built in Gothenburg in 1910. Originally named ''Sandhamns Express'', she traded between Stockholm and Sandhamn in the Stockholm archipelago. She was sold to Waxholmsbolaget in 1947 and gained her current name in 1949. Today ''Norrskär'' is a listed historic ship of Sweden and forms part of Waxholmsbolaget's classic fleet, alongside ''Storskär'' and ''Västan''. History ''Sandhamns Express'' was built by the Eriksbergs Shipyard in Gothenburg and was delivered to Oscar Seippel on April 5, 1910. On April 24, she was introduced on the route from Stockholm to Sandhamn via Vindö, Djurö and Runmarö. The ship was sold in 1915 to Stockholm - Sandhamns Rederi AB, whilst continuing to serve the same route. In 1947 she was purchased by Waxholms Nya Ångfartygs AB, better known as Waxholmsbolaget, when her previous owners ceased trading. She was renamed ''Norrskär'' in 1949, when she was moved from the Sandhamn route ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SS Storskär
''Storskär'' (literally ''Big Skerry'') is a steamship that was built in 1908 in Gothenburg. She was originally named ''Strängnäs Express'' and traded between Stockholm and Strängnäs on Lake Mälaren. She was transferred to service on the Stockholm archipelago in 1939, and given her current name in the following year. ''Storskär'' has operated for Waxholmsbolaget and her predecessors since 1939, and is today one of that company's classic fleet, alongside ''Norrskär'' and ''Västan''. She is a listed historical ship of Sweden. History ''Strängnäs Express'' was built by the in Gothenburg and was delivered to Strengnäs Nya Rederi AB in Strängnäs on 10 July 1908. As delivered she had a Lindholm triple expansion steam engine of and, during trials, attained a speed of . She was introduced in 1908 on the route from Strängnäs to Stockholm via Stallarholmen. The ship was sold in 1918 to Ångfartygs AB Drottningholm-Fittja, which in 1925 changed its name to Trafikaktieb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm Archipelago
The Stockholm Archipelago () is the largest archipelago in Sweden, and the second-largest archipelago in the Baltic Sea (the largest being the Archipelago Sea across the Baltic in Finland). Part of the archipelago has been designated as a Ramsar site since 1989. Stockholm Archipelago has been found to have slightly over 24,000 islands, islets and skerries and covers approximately 1,700 km² of which approximately 530 km² is land. There are around 10,000 permanent residences and 50,000 holiday homes in the archipelago. Residents are found on all the larger islands closest to the coast that have fixed bridges or ferry connections with road ferries, such as Vaxholm, Ingarö, Värmdö, Yxlan, Blidö, Ljusterö and Väddö, but also on many of the larger islands farther out from the coast, as Ingmarsö, Möja, Runmarö, Nämdö, Ornö and Utö, which are served by passenger ships with fixed itineraries. Water The water has a pH value of 7.0 (neutral) or slightly lowe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slut, Munsö
Slut, Munsö is a village (smaller locality) in Ekerö Municipality, Stockholm County, southeastern Sweden. The name probably refers to a promontory on which the village is situated. Munsö is a village and a former island in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden which, because of post-glacial rebound, is now connected to the island Ekerö. The village is located on the edge of Lake Mälaren A lake is often a naturally occurring, relatively large and fixed body of water on or near the Earth's surface. It is localized in a basin or interconnected basins surrounded by dry land. Lakes lie completely on land and are separate from t .... There is a daily bus connection from Brommaplan, line 311. References Populated places in Ekerö Municipality Uppland {{Stockholm-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Sweden
The national flag of Sweden () consists of a yellow or gold Nordic cross (i.e. a horizontal cross extending to the edges, with the crossbar closer to the hoist than the fly) on a field of light blue. The Nordic cross design traditionally represents Christianity. The design and colours of the Swedish flag are believed to have been inspired by the present coat of arms of Sweden of 1442, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold. Blue and yellow have been used as Swedish colours at least since Magnus III's royal coat of arms of 1275. Specifics Ratio and colour scheme The Swedish flag is one of only five that use the ratio 5:8, the others being Argentina, Guatemala, Palau, and Poland. It is one of only four flags that currently use the colour scheme of blue and yellow, the others being Kazakhstan, Palau, and Ukraine. State flag and civil ensign The dimensions of the Swedish flag are 5:2:9 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically. The dimensions of the Swedish flag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm (; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, most populous city of Sweden, as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.5 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County. Stockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden. The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's Gros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
