More than 200 years ago Viapori’s archipelago fleet sailed Suomenlinna’s waters. Cannon sloop Diana, which has been built according to its 1700s role models, sail the coastal waters of Suomenlinna.
… sailing to the nearby waters of Suomenlinna in the atmosphere of the 18th century.
was a shallow draft and heavily armed ship, which could be sailed and rowed. Cannon sloop Diana is based on the drawings prepared by Ship Architect Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, and old documents of the Swedish fleet’s drawings office.
What would it have been like to row the cannon sloop that belonged to Viapori’s archipelago fleet? Large wooden oars have been carved for the cannon sloop Diana, so the vessel can be rowed just like its role models Read more
Cannon sloop Diana’s sailings offer groups atmospheric and unique sea voyages onboard an old vessel and a sense of history in an interesting and exciting way. Alongside the maritime voyage, conference and catering Read more
Ehrensvärd Society Phone number09-68999850 Email addressguidebooking@suomenlinnatours.com
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Ticket sales and reservations for public sailing
Booking catering for meetings and various occasions as part of a meeting package is also conveniently handled through us. Catering and their timing can be tailored to the wishes of your group. Read more
Guided tours in Suomenlinna are subject to a permit and authorized Suomenlinna guides are guides trained by the Ehrensvärd Society, in co-operation with the National Board of Antiquities and the Suomenlinna administration. We organize both public tours and guided tours for groups. There are about 50 guides and guides are given in up to 15 different languages. Read more
Sweden had lost large areas to Russia in the aftermath of the Great Northern War and the Hat of War. However, King Gustav III of Sweden nurtured hope for the restoration of the old territories to Sweden and, as a result, for Sweden to be brought back into the ranks of the great powers.
Viapori Commandant Augustin Ehrensvärd divided the crew of the archipelago fleet under the army into two groups: his own permanent crew and borrowed crew. The permanent crew was maintained during both war and peace and was in charge of the archipelago fleet. The borrowed crew, in turn, was ordered during the war to reinforce permanent forces.
