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
Den 17 juli kör vi Zumba®️ på Ostindiefararen!
Vi har alltid dansat på skeppet, men nu är det dags att bjuda in Lena Hellmers Eberhard, som kommer att hålla i en dansklass ombord. Så här säger Lena om eventet:
"Zumba®️Fitness är en träningsform vilken kombinerar dans och träning med rytmer, från främst latinamerikansk musik som salsa, merengue, reggaeton och cumbia.
Det är en energifylld träning som är rolig och enkel eftersom den känns mer som en dansfest. Zumba®️ Fitness är utformad för att förbättra kondition, styrka och koordination, samtidigt som det ger glädje.
Zumba®️ Fitness är populärt över hela världen och kan anpassas för olika åldersgrupper och träningsnivåer.
Har du inte provat så kom till Ostindiefararen Götheborg på Eriksberg, pir 4 där du även kan känna historiens vingslag. Vi börjar kl 17!
Ta med dig vattenflaska och träningsskor och ditt hjärta så dansar vi tillsammans!
ALLA kan vara med!
Varmt välkomna"
Gothenburg is getting its very own version of Monopoly, and we at the Ostindiefararen Götheborg are honored to host the release party for the game! 🎉 27th of June 11:00-16:00
Come meet Mr. Monopoly, get the game before anyone else, and enjoy a fun-filled day on the pier. Several other businesses featured in the game will also be there, offering great deals, fun activities for the kids, and entertainment for the whole family.
Admission is free, but don’t forget to reserve your spot!
You can also pre-order the game now, but it’s not required to get tickets.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Spring is truly here, and we’ve started getting ready to rig all three topmasts.
We’re now looking for help with applying tar to the standing rigging.
You’re welcome to join us for anything from a full week to just half a day.
Unfortunately, we can’t offer accommodation, but we do provide lunch and have work clothes available.
Please bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty to wear underneath, depending on the weather.
If you’re interested, please send an email to volunteer@gotheborg.se
