Photo: Dick Gillberg, from arrival to Gothenburg in June 2007.
During the Anniversary Festival, the ship will be open to the public, and there will be activities both on and around the ship. After the festival the ship will leave Frihamnen, but will stay open to the public during summer 2023, in Eriksberg in Gothenburg.
” We’re delighted to play a central role in the city of Gothenburg’s 400-year jubilee. The ship is a fantastic symbol for the city of Gothenburg’s history. We are looking forward to welcoming both the citizens of Gothenburg and other visitors on board, to tell them about the ship and the Swedish East India Company’s strong connection to Swedish history”, said Stefan Björk, owner of Greencarrier and Götheborg of Sweden.
The Swedish East India Company, that operated 1731–1813, was one of Sweden’s most successful companies of all times. It played an important historical role in the building of Gothenburg, as well as for the whole Swedish economy in the 18th century. Chalmers University of Technology and Sahlgrenska University Hospital are two examples of institutions that were founded as a result of the wealth created by the company.
“ Gothenburg’s 400-year jubilee is an opportunity to look back at the city’s history and also look ahead at the future. The ship Götheborg of Sweden offers a unique opportunity to share and physically show an important part of Gothenburg’s history, and we would like to share that knowledge with more people, said Stefan Björk.
Port stops European Tour 2023
Departure Barcelona: 20 March
Sète, France: 23 March –27 March
Gibraltar: 6 April –10 April
Jersey, British Isles: 27 April – 2 May
Rotterdam, Netherlands: 11 May –14 May
Hamburg, Germany: 19 May –23 May
Gothenburg, Sweden: 2 June – End of August
