Swedish Pilot Cutter

Wooden Ships Comments on this Swedish Pilot Cutter.

Designed by Albert Andersson (1853-1926) who was a professional colleague of Colin Archer and clearly took much inspiration from his colleagues designs.

Built at Lundbergs & Karlssons shipyard, Gothenburg and launch in 1893.  She was one of 5 pilot cutters built for working in the Gothenburg Archipelago.  It is also thought she participated in the Dunkirk evacuations but no clear proof has been found.

Major rebuild in 1989-1990 where the hull was completely re-planked in oak, with all new galvanised bolt fastenings.  The deck layout and rig was put back as close to the original as possible by using original plans.

In current ownership since 2018, she was used as a liveaboard cruising boat in the Baltic before heading to her current berth in Gothenburg.  Not sailed much in the last few years and currently in need of some time ashore to tidy her up.

Last professional survey carried out in 2020.

A fine looking original Swedish pilot vessel with all the features and hallmarks one would expect of a vessel of her type.

Length on deck                          39’4” / 12m

Length Overall

Beam                                            14’10” / 4.53m

Draft                                             6’  1.82m

Displacement                              20 tons