Maritime wonder: The living history aboard S/S Orion

Maritime wonder: The living history aboard S/S Orion

Step aboard the fully functioning steamship S/S Orion, preserved as a museum vessel in central Stockholm, and journey back in time to learn the ship's captivating story.

Moored on Skeppsholmen's western shore, S/S Orion, a listed historic ship of Sweden, is more than just a sight. Built in 1929 as a service ship for the Swedish Maritime Administration, it served the Trosa - Karlskrona Pilot District until 1956. Decommissioned in 1979, the vessel was revived and moved to Skeppsholmen in 1993 to become a museum ship. Onboard, guests can join knowledgeable guides for a tour that unveils the ship's fascinating history.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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