The Swedish vintage sailing ship Göteborg sets sail for China

Author: He Xiaolu
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Ten years of effort finally turned a dream into reality. At the Goteborg Tranoa Shipyard, the plan to replicate an 18th-century ship was once considered a crazy undertaking, but today she proudly sets sail. In nearly a century, no shipbuilding project has been compared to the Goteborg. Hidden in the ancient hull are modern technological devices, while above deck, old-fashioned sails are hoisted, catching the wind from Sweden to China, recreating the maritime "Silk Road" of 260 years ago. This 18th-century replica sailing ship, built from oak and pine, features sails made of flax from Britain, entirely hand-sewn. The beautiful carvings, thick rigging, and clinking iron nails all reflect the excellent heritage of Swedish shipbuilding craftsmanship.