On Wednesday, 8 June 2022, the great Asia Expedition 2022/2023 begins! A two year adventure, visiting three continents, awaits us! At 15:30 in the afternoon we loosen the moorings, at 16:00 we will shoot gun salute just outside Eriksberg. Come and wave us off and if you have a boat, join us as we head out of the harbour!
Photo: Departure from Gothenburg, October 2005. Peo Flinck.
Last time Götheborg sailed to Asia was seventeen years ago, in October 2005. Thousand of people watched from shore as she weighed anchor and set sail, and hundreds of boats followed her out of the harbour. A unique experience for everyone following her voyage and the crew on board. Now it's time again! Come and wave to us from the shore. And if you have a boat, follow us out of the harbour!
In the same vein as in our history, the mission is to promote Swedish-Asian trade and create new business opportunities. The ship is the perfect platform for our partners.
During the expedition, the ship will make stopovers in ports and cities along the route. We will invite thousands of visitors from the public on board to experience an 18th century ship.
Hundreds of people will also sail with us as deckhands, joining different sailing legs. Deckhand are not required to have any sailing experience. They sail for the once in a lifetime experience.
Unmooring: 15:30 from Pier 4 in Eriksberg, Gothenburg.
Gun salute: 16:00 just outside Eriksberg, Gothenburg
Next stop: Helsingborg 14 June 2022
The days before heading out on our great Asia Expedition 2022/2023, the ship will be open to visitors in Gothenburg. This is the last chance to visit her before she heads out, and also to see her at her most beautiful. In preparation for the expedition, extensive work has been done on the ship, and she looks fantastic! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Greencarrier and the City of Gothenburg have agreed on their ambition to create a long-term home for the East Indiaman at Masthuggskajen. The goal is for the ship to play a central role in a new historical experience center, planned for completion in 2031, and to help create a more vibrant waterfront promenade near 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.