Acquired 1912 Out of service 1964-1966 Length 34 m Builder Sweden | Maiden voyage 1912 Identification IMO number 5314937 Beam 7.1 m | |
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Name S/S Gustafsberg VII (1912-1929) (1973-)
S/S Saxaren (1929-1973) Owner Gustavsbergs fabriker (1912-1929),
Waxholmsbolaget (1929-1964)
Two students (1964-1973)
Strömma Kanalbolaget (1973-) | ||
MS Gustavsberg VII is a passenger liner owned and operated by Strömma Kanalbolaget since 1973 for travelling in the Stockholm archipelago. It was built in 1912 by Oskarshamn Shipyard, initially ordered by Gustavsbergs fabriker to transport porcelain products from the factory. In 1929 it was sold to Waxholmsbolaget, and was renamed to S/S Saxaren. In 1964 the ship sunk and it was considered uneconomical to salvage. Two Stockholm students then bought the ship for 1200 kronor and later salvaged and restored it. In 1973, Strömma Kanalbolaget bought the ship and restored its original name.
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