Kalmar Nyckel Documentary

[DeRuyter]

There is a documentary about the 17th century Swedish expedition to the New World aboard a Dutch ship, the Kalmar Nyckel on tonight at 9 pm EST. I used to be a crew member on the replica which sails out of Wilmington Delaware in the US. Of course the replica is featured in the show!

Unfortunately it is on a local Public TV station (WHYY) so I am not sure who will be able to see it - maybe it is available streaming.

https://whyy.org/kalmar-nyckel-forgo...m=kalmarnyckel

Also the ship's website:

http://kalmarnyckel.org/

I little bit before our SoG period but still she is a beautiful tall ship.

[TexaS]

It's a great looking replica!

Were there any drawings that it was based on?

I think most of our knowledge of seventeenth century Swedish ships are mostly based on Wasa and Kronan.

[Bligh]

A very interesting trailer Eric.
Thanks for sharing it. it has whet my appetite even if I can't get the film itself.
Rob.

[DeRuyter]

It's a great looking replica!

Were there any drawings that it was based on?

I think most of our knowledge of seventeenth century Swedish ships are mostly based on Wasa and Kronan.

I don't think any official draughts. They may have had some documents like memoirs and tax records which gave the general size and type of ship. The original was a Dutch pinnace built in 1625 and purchased by the city of Kalmar. Actually still today the sister city of Wilmington Delaware.

The book I have on the ship, Swedish settlements and voyages has an illustration by Swedish marine artist Carl Hendal Friberg on the cover, which the notes say was well researched.

https://www.amazon.com/Man-His-Ship-...s=Peter+Minuit

[TexaS]

Well, the Swedish navy during the seventh century was very much Dutch inspired (copied). That includes many things from designs to names of ship parts.

[Naharaht]

If it is ever broadcast on PBS we may be able to see it, because PBS is now available on HD Freeview Channel 94.

[Bligh]

Well, the Swedish navy during the seventh century was very much Dutch inspired (copied). That includes many things from designs to names of ship parts.

It is also true that many of our nautical terms have a Dutch derivation Skipper.
Rob.