Götheborg of Sweden Sailing Ship Visits London
Thousands of people watched the replica of the 17th century Götheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, make a grand entrance into the Pool of London (between Tower Bridge and London Bridge) on 8th August 2022 with the sailors high up in the yardarms (the horizontal part of the masts).
The Götheborg’s website can be found here. If you are feeling adventurous, you can join as a member of the crew.
Posts About Ships
Steam Tug Portwey
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Jade 959 in London, September 2019
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Thames Vitality Oxygenation Boat
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NLV Pharos Visiting London
NLV Pharos visiting London in September 2019. Pharos maintains shipping navigation marks around the Scottish coastline.
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Götheborg of Sweden Sailing Ship Visits London
The 17th century Götheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, visited London in August 2022.
Cruise Ship “Silver Wind” Leaves London
On 19th June 2022, the cruise ship “Silver Wind” passed through Tower Bridge and left London guided by tugs.
