EXCURSION & INSHORE STEAMSHIPS by Tramscape, publishers of the Paddle Steamer Resources Database

Stockholm 2008 : "Independently" operated steamships

 These steamers are not owned bythe Stromma or Waxholm companies, although one, Blidosund is owned by a company of the same name which operates Waxholm-owned ships under contract to Waxholmbolaget as well as its own independent operations.

Mariefried (1903) sails from the city hall quayside at Stockholm at 10:00 hrs for Mariefred, calling at Sandviken and Enhorna-Ekensberg. On Summer Saturdays and Sundays, instead of laying over at Mariefred, she makes an additional excursion to Taxinge-Nasby. Mariefred is unusual in that she has spent her entire working life on the Mariefred run.

Saltsjon (1925) is the newest of the classically-designed Stockholm steamers and sailed primatily to the archipelago island of Uto for the original Waxholm company. Also sailed on lake Malaren from 1967 to 1974 for the Stromma company. laid up after the 1974 season she was bought by enthusiasts, including her captain and engineer in 1977 and returned to service in the archipelago in 1984. Currently out of service, under refurbishment and apparently for sale (see www.swecox.se). A preservation society has been set up to collect money for her purchase.

Blidosund (1911) was saved by enthusiasts in 1969 after being laid-up for many years. This steamer, which cruised the outer archipelago now runs from Stocholm on a Friday afternoon, reaching Norrtalje in the evening. On Sundays she returns to Stockholm for an early evening arrival, remaining at Skeppsbronkajen until the following Friday afternoon. She is operated in conjunction with the Blidosundsbolaget Company which amongst its activities are the operation of a number of Waxholmbolaget vessels under contract, including steamers Storskar and Norrskar

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