Thank you London for an amazing week in Canary Wharf, and thank you to the crowds who greeted us at Tower Bridge as we arrived! The interest shown in the ship, the many questions and big smiles from all visitors who came on board really made our week!
Photo: Jonathan Browning
Early in the morning, 8 August, we came up the river Thames and passed Tower Bridge, before turning around to our mooring place at Canary Wharf. Passing the beautiful landmark of Tower Bridge was a real treat, and we were greeted by thousands of people watching from the quaysides.
The berth in Canary Wharf was a great environment, the contrast between the modern highrise buildings and the 18th century ship truly spectacular. Tickets to visit the ship sold out every day with thousands of Londoners coming on board to experience the ship.
During the week we had a number of business events on board. One of them was hosted by our partner EKN, Swedish Export Credit Agency. A very well attended event for international banks, the seminar focused around the development of global trade, and the growing interest in sustainable solutions and products from Sweden for Asian investment projects in infrastructure and energy.
We are very proud to have EKN, a Swedish government agency that supports export companies and the internationalisation of Swedish business, as partners with us on our Asia Expedition 2022/2023.
We also had great media interest in the ship while in London. BBC London, BBC Radio and CBS News all came on board to do interviews, and the passing of Tower Bridge was covered in The Guardian, The Times, Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard and TimeOut Magazine, just to mention a few.
Friday 12 August at 13:30, with traditional shanties being sung on board, we headed out again, leaving Canary Wharf by going through the lock at Blue Bridge.
Next stop is Bremerhaven, Germany, where we are part of the Maritime Days with more than 80 ships participating, and 350,000 visitors.
If you want to know where we are while we are sailing, you can always follow us on the map here.
Did you know that anyone can sail along as a deckhand?! We still have spaces left for the sailing legs starting from Bremerhaven and onwards. Sail with us!
Watch the video from the sixth leg!
This is a beautiful and perfect summary, like a short documentary, that distilles what sailing on board the Götheborg is all about. The breathtaking scenery, the ocean, the hard work, the adventure, the comradeship and the great people on board. The amazing ship Götheborg; creaking, swaying, sailing – all craftsmanship, manual work and rugged beauty. Quiet days on board, games and play, storms and broken sails. It finishes with the impressive arrival to London, sailing under Tower Bridge.
This video is from sailing leg six on the Asia Expedition 2022/2023. Leaving Oslo 30 July 2022 and arriving in London 8 August 2022. It was a sailing leg with some challenging seas and wind, but also warm and calm days with time for a swim stop. In this video you meet several members of our crew. Watch Leader Assistant Hanna Lönnqvist and Sailmakers Aurélien Gazeau are interviewed. You also meet our Captain Torben Hildemar, Chief Officer Mats Larsson, Second Officer Jakob Tilander, Bosun Marie-Louise Edholm, Watch Leader Dave Farrall, Carpenter Quirin Horn and several of the wonderful deckhands that sailed with us on this sailing leg. It's impossible not to love these people!
You don't want to miss this video! It leaves you with the feeling that you really want to be on board! To see more of the adventures of Götheborg follow us here on Youtube, or check out our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok.
Photography, editing and sounds: Josef Götherskjöld Produced by: Street Studios & Götheborg of Sweden
Photos from the week in London
Passing Tower Bridge: Photo: Jonathan Browning
Tower Bridge passage: Photo: Jonathan Browning
Tower Bridge passage: Photo: Jonathan Browning
Tower Bridge passage: Photo: Jonathan Browning
Tower Bridge passage: Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arrival to Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arriving at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arrival at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arrival at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning.
Arrival at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arrival at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Arrival at Canary Wharf. Photo: Jonathan Browning
Canary Wharf. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Canary Wharf. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Swedish Export Credit Agency event. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Swedish Export Credit Agency event. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Swedish Export Credit Agency event. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Swedish Export Credit Agency event. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
Swedish Export Credit Agency event. Photo: Josef Götherskjöld
On October 2nd, 2005, our ship set sail from Gothenburg towards China. Next week marks the 20th anniversary of that journey.
We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us, the Gothenburg Maritime Museum, and the Gothenburg City Museum, with exciting activities at each location.
Where: Ostindiefararen Götheborg (Pier 4, Eriksberg), Sjöfartsmuseet, Stadsmuseet
When: 3rd- 5th October, Friday–Sunday, 11:00–16:00
At the ship:
Knot school for kids
Interactive tour with memories from the voyage (for adults)
Open ship
Café & shop open
At the Maritime Museum:
Documentary screening: To China and Home Again ()
Saturday 4/10 art 14:00 Lecture by our bosun, Marie-Louise: The voyage and life on Götheborg
At the museums:
Throughout the weekend, both the Maritime Museum and the City Museum will host lectures about the history of the Swedish East India Company and life aboard the ships.
🔗 Read more here: Sjöfartmuseet & Stadsmuseet
Get your tickets now via the button below!
During this event we also accept museum-card (museikort).
Warm welcome!
Greencarrier Group and Chalmers University of Technology are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable development in the maritime industry. For three years Greencarrier will support world-leading research and education in maritime environmental science, led by Chalmers Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, a global expert in the field.
he partnership combines Chalmers’ academic excellence with Greencarrier’s industry knowledge to tackle urgent environmental challenges and support the shift to more responsible and resilient maritime practices. It also reinforces Chalmers’ recently launched overarching research area, Ocean, that brings together all marine and maritime research and education under one umbrella. Over the past decades, Chalmers has made significant contributions to national, EU, and international environmental policy, including within the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Long-term commitment to ocean health
Greencarrier’s funding will enable long-term, socially relevant research and help train future experts in the field. The initiative is also aligned with Greencarrier’s Blue Initiative – a key part of the company’s 2027 strategy – which supports projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping.
“By investing in innovative projects and strategic partnerships, we aim to drive meaningful change. At Greencarrier, we believe in the power of collaboration – together, we can achieve more. We are proud to support Professor Hassellöv in her vital work, both as a scientist and as a valuable partner helping us better understand the ocean and our industry’s impact on it. Her previous research has had a significant influence, shaping policies and driving change within the maritime sector,” says Josefine Widegren, Owner and Board Member, Greencarrier Group
Driving science-based change
The all-embracing goal of this joint effort is to strengthen Chalmers’ role as a broad-based resource in the transition toward sustainable shipping. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the collaboration will help translate scientific knowledge into practical change. Professor Hassellöv will lead both research and doctoral education focused on the environmental impact of shipping on marine ecosystems.
One of the key research areas will be improving marine risk assessments by incorporating the environmental effects of shipping, including those from shipping lanes – an area where current knowledge is limited.
“I am very pleased that the research field I am dedicated to and passionate about is being given strong and long-term support through Greencarrier’s funding. This contribution will enhance scientific knowledge and, ultimately, support the health of our marine environment,” says Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, Chalmers University of Technology.
“Greencarrier’s commitment to the marine environment is truly welcome. Our experience shows that when industry and academia work closely together, we can solve complex challenges. We look forward to more research-based development that contributes to sustainable shipping,” says Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology.
The strategic partnership will help translate scientific findings into industry practice and raise awareness through active knowledge sharing.
Background: A shared maritime legacy
Greencarrier Group and Chalmers share historical ties to Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC), the Swedish East India Company. Founded in 1731, SOIC became one of Sweden’s most successful trading ventures, helping drive national progress in shipbuilding, science, and infrastructure.
The company’s global knowledge exchange laid the foundation for institutions like Chalmers. Today, Greencarrier owns Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC) and the historic ship Götheborg, a symbol of Sweden’s maritime legacy. In recognition of their shared roots and ongoing collaboration, Chalmers will serve as an honorary partner to the ship Götheborg in 2025. This shared heritage adds cultural depth to the new partnership, linking history with modern innovation and collaboration.
Welcome to a unique autumn celebration on the pier with Ostindiefararen Götheborg!
On 20 September, we invite you to our Oktoberfestival with everything you’d expect: delicious food, great drinks, communal singing, and live music to keep the warmth going even if the autumn evening is crisp.
During the evening, you’ll also have the chance to board the ship and experience its unique atmosphere up close – a perfect opportunity to feel the presence of history while enjoying the festive mood.
🎶 Live music
🍽 Food & drinks
⚓ Boarding and guided tours
Bring your friends, colleagues, or family and celebrate autumn with us in a way you’ll never forget!
Tickets: use the button below
Price: 150 SEK – includes entry to both the pier and the ship, valid all day.
Food and drinks are available within the festival area.
For group bookings, email: bokning@gotheborg.se
