Norrtelje, Historical steamboat in Norrtälje, Sweden.
The S/S Norrtelje is a steamboat from 1900 measuring approximately 44 meters long and 8 meters wide, powered by a compound steam engine. The vessel features passenger accommodations and engine rooms that display early steamship technology.
The ship was built in 1900 at a Stockholm shipyard and operated as a passenger vessel serving the Stockholm archipelago. It connected coastal communities and islands with regular scheduled routes for many decades.
The ship embodies early maritime travel and shows how people moved between islands and coastal towns around 1900. Visitors can see how the steam system and passenger areas were designed for these daily routes.
The ship is moored in Norrtälje harbor and can be visited during its operating season. Wear comfortable shoes, as exploring the vessel involves climbing stairs and navigating narrow passages.
The ship's engine still works, but the steam boiler is worn out, so she cannot use her own power when towed for maintenance. In late November 2023 she was towed to Stockholms Reparationsvarv at Beckholmen for a major renovation in which her 123-year-old bottom plates were to be replaced, largely funded by public donations.
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