Saturday, August 28, 2010

Stockholm Boats

Looking across to Soder(southern)malm, a large island of Stockholm, from the island of Skjepsholm, which has naval barracks and a fort that guarded central Stockholm.

Skjepsholm has an enormous marina with dozens upon dozens of antique boats, like this gorgeous old sailboat.


A flotilla of rowboats, made in traditional Swedish style.
This is the inside of a wooden rowboat, showing how they are built with overlapping boards. Aren't the curved connector pieces beautiful?
a sailing ship for tourists. By the way, one of the hostels in Stockholm is a large sailing ship, anchored off Skjepsholm. It's pretty cool, and if I were having to pay for my living space while on holiday, it is definitely the place I would stay. it has its own restaurant, and is open even in winter.

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