Friday 9 September we sailed out of Lisbon, with a big crowd of people watching the gun salute at Torre de Belém. We've had a lovely week in the Portuguese capital with great events and visits on board, as well as visitors from the public. Next stop is Málaga, Spain!
The passage to Lisbon over the Bay of Biscay offered 15 days of both beautiful sailing with windfilled sails and quiet weather. It was a beautiful sailing leg with dolphins and whales accompanying us on the way, as well as a swimstop outside of Lisbon.
Gun Salute at Torre de Belém
Monday 5 September, we arrived in Lisbon, greeting the city with a gun salute outside Torre de Belém. It is the first time that Götheborg has visited Lisbon, an exciting stopover given Portugal's long seafaring history. We moored at Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos with a great view of Ponte 25 de Abril, and we were open to visitors almost every day of the stopover.
Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce 40 years
A highlight of the week was that the Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CLS) celebrated its 40 year anniversary on board, with more than 110 guests attending. The ship, as a symbol of Swedish trade, provided the perfect setting for the event. It was a beautiful evening with networking and tours around the ship as the sun set over the ship and Lisbon.
Swedish School visit
Another highly appreciated event was that the Swedish School in Lisbon visited the ship, with students from six years old and up. It was a beautiful day, with the crew on board being just as excited to greet the children on board as they were to see the ship. Before the visit, the children had learned about the ship, its history and the impact that the Swedish East India Company had on Swedish economy in the 18th century, so they were well prepared and had many questions. Thank you for coming!
Voting in the Swedish Elections
We would also like to direct a very big thank you to the Embassy of Sweden in Portugal, the Swedish Ambassor to Portugal Elisabeth Eklund, and Embassy Consular Sara Lagergren. On Monday 5 September they organised for the Swedish crew members on board Götheborg to vote in the Swedish elections. It was a very special occasion (in the world's best looking voting – if we may say so ourselves) and a fantastic effort from the embassy.
Now we're on our way to Málaga! Hope to see you there!
Photos from the week in Lisbon
Passing Padrão dos Descobrimentos: Photo: Nuno Silva
Passing Torre de Belém: Photo: Nuno Silva
Arrival in Lisbon, passing Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Photo: Fly Through Films
Arrival to Lisbon. Photo: Fly Through Films
Arrival to Lisbon, Ponte de 25 Abril. Photo: Fly Through Films
Arrival to Lisbon. Photo: Fly Through Films
The Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, 40 years. Photo: Joel Engberg
The Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, 40 years. Photo: Joel Engberg
The Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, 40 years. Photo: Joel Engberg
The Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, 40 years. Photo: Joel Engberg
Voting in the Swedish Elections, in the Great Cabin on board Götheborg
Voting in the Swedish Elections, in the Great Cabin on board Götheborg
Voting in the Swedish Elections, in the Great Cabin on board Götheborg
Voting in the Swedish Elections, in the Great Cabin on board Götheborg
Voting in the Swedish Elections, in the Great Cabin on board Götheborg
Christmas Market Premiere on the East Indiaman Götheborg
We are opening the gates to a 1700s-inspired Christmas market on the pier of the East Indiaman! Come and enjoy a coffee on the cozy cannon deck with the scent of mulled wine and tar, and take the opportunity to finish your Christmas shopping at our market. We will have activities for both children and adults, both onboard the ship and on the pier.
For those of you who wish to be part of the Christmas market or want more information (musicians, exhibitors, artisans, food operators), please send an email to info@gotheborg.se.
We welcome the whole family to join us onboard the East Indiaman Götheborg!
Opening Hours:
December 7-8: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
December 14-15: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Pier 4, Eriksberg, Gothenburg
(Nearest bus stop: Sörhallstorget, or Eriksberg ferry stop if taking the ferry.)
Buy tickets to the festival online or at the entrance!
We will have a booth at the Book fair at Svenska Mässan from Thursday to Sunday this week. On Friday and Saturday, we will have two of our authors with us signing their books. Stop by and say Hi!
