The ship Götheborg, which was set to leave for Stockholm tomorrow, 15 August, will be pushed back one day, to Monday 16 August.
During the day on Saturday, the spritsail yard under the bowsprit, broke on the ship Götheborg. Work is now under way to replace the yard with a spare yard. Unfortunately, this is a time-consuming process, and together with all the other work that must be done on the ship when the whole crew is on site, the departure will be delayed by 24 hours.
16 deckhands were out on the yard when it broke. While a dramatic experience for those involved, no one was injured, and the process of helping people off the yard went smooth.
The yard that broke is an important part of the rig and for the stability of the bowsprit, which makes it necessary to replace.
The rig is regularly inspected to discover potential problems. In this case there were nothing on the outside that indicated problems with the yard.
" The ship has not sailed for several years, and even with extensive work being carried out over the last years, it’s inevitable that we will discover problems. That is why it is so important for us to do this sail and to test the ship. In this case unfortunately the repairs are time-consuming", said Peter Alexandersson, CEO SOIC Ship Management.
" Having to move the date and time for departure is obviously not what we want, but the safety and well-being of our crew is always our main priority, together with making sure that the ship is in excellent condition."
Greencarrier och Göteborgs Stad är överens om att vilja skapa en långsiktig hemvist för Ostindiefararen vid Masthuggskajen. Målet är att fartyget ska spela huvudrollen i ett nytt historiskt upplevelsecentrum som ska stå klart 2031, och bidra till ett mer levande kajstråk nära Järntorget.
During the evening we will be joined by Mats Berggren, who during the construction period represented the Swedish Maritime Administration as a determined and persistent inspector, and Marie-Louise Edholm, who took part in building the rigging, has sailed with the ship, and has been responsible for the maintenance of the rig. You will gain insight into traditional craftsmanship, material choices, and the many challenges involved in combining historical authenticity with modern safety and operational requirements. If you were involved during this period, perhaps you have a story of your own to share. We would love to hear it! About halfway through the lecture, coffee and pastries will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go directly toward the re-rigging of the ship. Registration is free of charge. Please register by emailing: vanner@gotheborg.se A warm welcome! The Friends of East Indiaman Götheborg Association
Following growing interest in the future of the East Indiaman Götheborg, Greencarrier now presents detailed plans for a new permanent quay location and an adjacent experience center at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg. The ambition is to create a new destination in the city ahead of the 300th anniversary of the Swedish East India Company in 2031. The first vision images are now being presented.