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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] |
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] |
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] |
Ferries Of Sweden
A ferry is a boat or ship that transports passengers, and occasionally vehicles and cargo, across a body of water. A small passenger ferry with multiple stops, like those in Venice, Italy, is sometimes referred to as a water taxi or water bus. Ferries form a part of the public transport systems of many waterside cities and islands, allowing direct transit between points at a capital cost much lower than bridges or tunnels. Ship connections of much larger distances (such as over long distances in water bodies like the Baltic Sea) may also be called ferry services, and many carry vehicles. History The profession of the ferryman is embodied in Greek mythology in Charon, the boatman who transported souls across the River Styx to the Underworld. Speculation that a pair of oxen propelled a ship having a water wheel can be found in 4th century Roman literature "''Anonymus De Rebus Bellicis''". Though impractical, there is no reason why it could not work and such a ferry, modified ... [...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] |
Runmarö
Runmarö is an island located in the Stockholm archipelago in Sweden. The island is known for its many species of orchids (at least 27 different kinds) and 9 marshy lakes. Notable residents Author and entomologist Fredrik Sjöberg lives on the island with his family. The island is frequently referenced in his 2014 novel ''The Fly Trap''. See also *Stockholm Archipelago Trail References See also * Stockholm Archipelago Trail The Stockholm Archipelago Trail is a hiking path network spanning approximately 270 kilometers (170 miles) across 20 islands of the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden. The trail stretches from Arholma in the north to Landsort in the south. Each tra ... Islands of the Stockholm archipelago {{Stockholm-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djurö, Värmdö Municipality
Djurö is an island and a locality situated in Värmdö Municipality, Stockholm County, 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 count ... with 967 inhabitants in 2010. References Populated places in Värmdö Municipality {{Stockholm-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vindö
Vindö is a large, fairly densely populated island in Stockholm County, Svealand, Sweden, in the Stockholm archipelago, between Värmdö and Kanholmsfjärden. The island is cut into by several deep bays, and linked by isthmus to Djurö to the south and Skarpö to the east. Between Vindö-Djurö and Värmdölandet goes a fairway by Vindöström and Simpströmmen. On the north Vindö are lake Vämlingen joined by the Baltic Sea by Oscar Canal, named after King Oscar II. The king liked to fish for perch in the lake at the time, the Royal Swedish Yacht Club (KSSS) operated in Sollenkroka Fladen (before they moved to Santahamina). Carl Anton sings about Vindö in "Överbyvals," where the island's beauty during summer is praised. References This article is based on a Google translation of the corresponding article in the Swedish Wikipedia The Swedish Wikipedia () is the Swedish language, Swedish-language edition of Wikipedia, started in 2001. A free content online encycloped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
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 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] |
