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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] |
