Eric Nordevall II, Paddle steamer museum in Forsvik, Sweden
The Eric Nordevall II is a museum vessel in Forsvik, originally built as a working paddle steamer for canal and waterway transport. It stretches about 29 meters in length and displays the structure and equipment of an authentic steam-powered ship from its working era.
The vessel was rebuilt as a reconstruction project and opened as a working museum in 2009. This recreation preserves knowledge about Swedish steam navigation and the industrial past of these waterways.
The vessel shows how steam-powered transport shaped life in this region, as communities once depended on these water routes for trade and travel. Walking through the decks reveals how technology and daily work were closely connected.
The vessel is easily reached on foot in Forsvik harbor and sits centrally among other local attractions. Visitors can walk the deck and descend into the engine room to examine the steam machinery and its components.
The vessel retains its original steam engine, which still functions, making it a rare example of working technology preserved in its active state. Visitors can sometimes watch the boiler being heated and understand how steam power was practically generated.
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