Lars Josefsson. Steamships

Swedish Steamships

Paddle steamer Eric Nordevall II from Forsvik

Paddle steamer Eric Nordevall II
 Under construction at Forsviks Varv, Forsvik Sweden
Call sign Measures in meter Tonnage Engine
kW 		Speed
Knots
Length Beam Draught Gross Net
  28.6 6.5 1.9 150   25 7
 Two side-lever steam engines. 17 hp each
 A replica of the paddle steamer Eric Nordevall built in 1836 and foundered in 1856.
 The wreck has been found in surprisingly good shape at 45m depth.

Starboard bow of Eric Nordevall II

 

The engines onboard PS Eric Nordevall II

The paddlewheeler Eric Nordevall II has two steam engines, one for each paddle wheel. These individually maneuverable paddle wheels simplifies navigation in narrow waters.

Paddle steamer Eric Nordevall II from Forsvik

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