Swedish Traditions

May 2006 : The Götheborg's Epic Voyage

We celebrate the arrival of the magnificent SWEDISH SHIP GÖTHEBORG in Fremantle on 13th May 2006 for a 12 day stopover! The Götheborg, an exact replica of the 18th century sailing vessel, is on a historical two-year voyage from Sweden to China reliving epic journeys first made over 250 years ago. This large merchant sailing vessel brought immense riches back from Sweden to China in the 18th century. On 12 September 1745, the Götheborg sank with her entire cargo just outside her homeport, Gothenburg, Sweden. The wreck lived on in popular memory and gave rise to this incredible dream of re-constructing the Götheborg using authentic materials on a scale of 1:1. Ship Open To Public May 13 1.30 -5:30pm May 14 10am - 6pm May 16 & 18 12 - 4pm May 20 & 21 10am - 6pm May 23 12 - 4pm The dimensions of this marine sensation are impressive – some 50 metres long and 11 metres broad, it has a mast 47 metres tall and it displaces 1,150 tonnes. This magnificent vessel is built mainly of oak and is believed to be the world’s largest wooden sailing ship. The Götheborg will be berthed close to the Maritime Museum in Victoria Quay and will be open to the public at the times advertised here. We are very proud to have this beautiful ship visit our shores.