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GOTHEBORG model
Gotheborg
was a Swedish East Indiaman launched in
1738. She was built at the Terra Nova shipyard in Stockholm. The construction time was a record-- only one and
a half years to build a ship of this size in the 1700s.
She had a tonnage equivalent to about 830 t. She was
named Gotheborg because the Swedish East India Company
resided in Gothenburg, and all expeditions began and
ended at this port.
On her maiden voyage in
1739, Gotheborg carried an initial crew of 144.
On 12
September 1745, returning from her third trip to China
that lasted 30 months, while approaching
its home harbor and with only 900 meters to go before
reaching her berth, she crashed into the Knipla Börö--a
well known rock. She remained stranded on the rock
while much of the cargo, consisting of tea, porcelain,
spices, and silk was salvaged. She was clearly
visible above the surface of the water for many years,
and gradually sank to the bottom.
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The finding of the
wreckage of the Gotheborg found in 1984 emerged the idea
of making a replica of the vessel. The keel
for the replica was laid on 11 June 1995. The
vessel was built using traditional means, and was
very
close to the original.
The replica vessel was launched 6
June 2003 with great festivities, and the Swedish
Royal Family attended. Ten tons of hemp
ropes were to be used in rigging the vessel,
together with some 1,000 blocks and 1,800 m² linen
sail, all produced as in the "old days." The first
trial under sail was 18 April 2005. In 2008, Götheborg
completed the first Baltic Sea Tour. She
is one of the world's largest operational wooden
sailing vessels.
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This primarily wooden model of the Gotheborg was built
after the original ship rather than the current
full-sized replica. As a result, it doesn't have modern accessories such
as life rings, benches... The name on the stern doesn't
have the city's name. The figurehead is gold color...
39" long x 32"
tall x 13.5" wide
clearance, only one
available $2,750
Shipping and insurance in the
contiguous US included.
Canada $400.
Other countries, $600 flat rate.
This model is in stock and
will be shipped within 5 business days.
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Learn more about the
Gotheborg
here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6theborg_(ship)
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