THE STEAMSHIP s/s PRINS BERNADOTTE (1905-1915)

The steamship s/s Prins Bernadotte operated the Stockholm- Bergkvara route from 1894 to 1915. Along the route, she called at several ports, including Byxelkrok Harbour from 1905.

Some historical photographs on this website have been digitally restored and colourised. Certain images may be Ai-assisted reconstructions based on historical sources.

VESSEL DETAILS

•  Built: 1887

•  Construction cost: SEK 72,000

•  Shipyard: Oskarshamn Mekaniska Verkstad

•  Length: 32.2 metres

•  Beam: 5.6 metres

•  Gross / Net Tonnage (GRT / NRT): 199 / 154

•  Draft: 2.57 metres

•  Propulsion: Steam engine

•  Power: 180 hp (132 kW)

•  Top speed: 11 knots