#kalmar nyckel

[benjhawkins]

Pretty lady Kalmar Nyckel

[ltwilliammowett]

Today we are travelling to the New World with the Kalmar Nyckel. A beautiful pinas with an eye-catching design and super cute ship's cats

Kalmar Nyckel, 2014

Her history here:

The original Kalmar Nyckel was one of the great ships of the American colonial era. Built in Amsterdam in 1627, Kalmar Nyckel was an ordinary Dutch Pinnace (Pinas) of about 300 tons and 100 feet on deck, just one of a couple thousand similar small warships and gun-armed merchantmen built by the Dutch in this period. 

In 1629, she was purchased by the Swedish Skeppskompaniet (Ship Company) with tax revenue from the strategic harbor town of Kalmar, on Sweden’s southeast coast, and renamed Kalmar Nyckel (“Key of Kalmar”). When not sailing on colonial voyages for the New Sweden Company, she served the Swedish Navy as an auxiliary warship until 1651. She was part of Gustav II Adolf’s famous invasion fleet at Peenemünde on the German coast of Pomerania in 1630, which marked Sweden’s entry into the Thirty Years’ War (1618-48). 

Swedish Admiralty records from 1634 list her as carrying a crew of 55 men and 12 six-pounder cannon – probably typical of her wartime strength. Toward the end of her career, she saw bloody action in Torstenson’s War against the Danes in 1645 and transported Swedish diplomats across the Baltic during the negotiations that led to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Kalmar Nyckel is best remembered today as a colonial ship for the New Sweden Company. She launched the colony of New Sweden in 1638 as Governor Peter Minuit’s flagship, bringing the colonists who established the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley – little Fort Christina, which would grow to become the city of Wilmington, Delaware. 

An exceptional ship with an extraordinary record of endurance, Kalmar Nyckel would make eight successful crossings of the Atlantic (four roundtrips between Gothenburg and Fort Christina from 1637 to 1644) more than any documented colonial ship of the era. Kalmar Nyckel was decommissioned from the Swedish Navy on June 19, 1651, by order of Queen Christina herself, and sold to a Dutch merchant living in Stockholm, Cornelis Roelofsen. An inspection by the Swedish Admiralty had determined that her aging condition would make her unsuitable for a fifth voyage across the Atlantic for the New Sweden Company. 

Her new owner, Roelofsen had Kalmar Nyckel – now called by her Dutch name, Kalmar Sleutel (“Sleutel” is Dutch for “Nyckel,” which both mean “Key” in English) refitted and up-gunned to 24 six-pounder cannons. She was anchored in Amsterdam harbor by April 22, 1652, just in time to be leased as a naval escort by the Dutch Navies, which were looking to acquire 150 warships in preparation for a looming war against the English. Kalmar Sleutel (Nyckel) soon joined 15 ships of the escort squadron that was guarding the Dutch herring fleet in the North Sea off the east coast of Scotland. On July 22, 1652, she would be sunk in the bloody Battle of Buchan Ness, gallantly defending the fishing fleet against a fleet of 66 English ships in the first engagement of what would be called the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654). 

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[thistleburr]

I miss sailing.

[themonkeycabal]

The Kalmar Nyckel, First Ship of Deleware. Wilmington, Deleware

[la-quotidienne-cest-moi]

[awkward-fallen-angel]

They are going to be setting sail soon. Unfortunately i do not have a ticket... Will try to get pictures.

[xoxoemynn]

I see you're from Delaware. I know absolutely nothing about your state and want to fix that, so what in your opinion is the most beautiful place there?

Okay you are not alone, even people in bordering states basically know it just as a place they drive through to get to other, far more exciting places, or where they go to make major purchases since we have no sales tax.

But one of my all-time favorite places is Brandywine Creek State Park. It's so beautiful and peaceful to walk through, and even when you're driving through the valley you're just on these winding roads surrounded by tall trees and it's stunning, especially in the fall. Just look at these!

We also have some beautiful gardens that are really secluded and people tend to not even know they're there, like the Goodstay Gardens (that has a gorgeous magnolia walk in the spring) and my fave, the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar, that are hidden behind an abandoned mansion that's been recently restored. Big secret garden vibes.

And then we also have the Mt. Cuba Center, a botanical garden with a mission to preserve native plants, and the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to lots of beautiful migratory birds.

And then just because I'm assuming most of you here follow for the pirates, I have to highlight the Kalmar Nyckel, which is a replica of a 17th century ship that was built by the Dutch for Swedish settlers. They do river cruises and pirate events, and it is pretty cool to be out on the Riverfront and look out to see this big ole ship out there.

[apersonwholikeslotus]

recreation of Kalmar Nyckel my beloved <3

[charminglyantiquated]

Hello! I hope you’re having a good day. I always enjoy reading your posts, and your latest round of pictures in particular have really provoked a bit of wanderlust. My work is generally seasonal and in the summer, and I’ve read that many ships hire specifically for the winter maintenance cycle. Do you have any recommendations or warnings for the mid Atlantic area? DC or Maryland based in particular would be wonderful, if you know of any.

I'm not familiar enough with the area to offer any specific re/warnings, but Pride of Baltimore, Woodwind, American Spirit and Sultana are some names that come to mind, as well as the AJ Meerwald in NJ and the Kalmar Nyckel in DE. I unfortunately don't know if some of those have a full winter maintenance season (the KN does for sure) but it can't hurt to reach out and ask - if nothing else, they might be able to point you in the direction of other local boats. Best of luck!

[thethirdman8]

Today I saw the Kalmar Nyckel the tall ship of Delaware docked at the State Pier adjacent to the New London Train Station. Built in 1997, it's a replica of the original Kalmar Nyckel that delivered Europeans to the Americas in the year 1638, a very long time ago.

@thethirdman8

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[benjhawkins]

[ltwilliammowett]

Kalmar Nyckel, Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod

[thistleburr]

The ship got a new pride flag 🥰

[noir-2022]

Swedish Immigrants in North America

Having a Scandinavian heritage is a great way to be unique and stand out. There are so many different cultures in the world, each with its own traditions and history. These cultures include the Swedish culture and people. You may be surprised to learn that many people from Sweden immigrated to North America. This is why there are many Swedish communities in the United States and Canada.

Johan Printz

Despite being a relatively new settlement, New Sweden managed to erect a trinket worthy of mention, namely a new fort on the west bank of the Delaware. The Swedes got the adage about the fox and the hen right when it came to maintaining their foothold on the shores of the American continent. Despite the encroachment of the Dutch, New Sweden remained an outpost of Europe in the early 17th century.

The Swedish state was heavily engaged in the last gasps of the Thirty Years War. New Sweden had a population of 121 in 1644, with another subservient colony in Varkens Kill.

Peter Minuit

During his time in the New World, Peter Minuit was a very influential figure. His work was instrumental in establishing the first colony in the new world, New Sweden. He was also responsible for the development of the New York Colony.

Peter Minuit was born in Wesel, Germany. His parents were Protestants and fled from southern Netherlands because of religious persecution from Catholic Spanish colonials. He was born sometime between 1580 and 1589. He is often credited with the purchase of Manhattan Island for the Dutch.

In 1615, Minuit's father had died and Peter was left to take over the family business. He was probably a diamond cutter. After his father died, he was responsible for dealing with the Dutch West India Company.

Fort Christina

Located on the Delaware River, Fort Christina was one of the first Swedish settlements in North America. It was established in 1638 near what is now known as 'The Rocks'. Fort Christina is now a historic site. It is considered to be a rare class of monuments relating to early North European settlement in the Americas.

The first Swedish colonists arrived in North America in 1637 on the Kalmar Nyckel. The vessel logged 3,000 miles of sail annually. It was one of the few 'working' square-riggers in existence. The vessel's captain was Jan Hindricksen. He was also the captain of the ship Kalmar Nyckel.

Fort Korsholm

During the period when Johan Rising was in power, a large Dutch force arrived on the South River and attacked Fort Korsholm. It was a trading post for Indians. The Dutch were not equipped with heavy weapons. The river near the fort was too shallow for ships to fire on.

When the Dutch arrived, they were greeted with a series of back-and-forth salutes. This irritated the Dutch vessels. After the fleet arrived, they sailed down the river.

The Swedish colony had a large military force. They had three forts on the Delaware River. The Swedish colony had diplomatic relations with New Amsterdam. They also had business deals with New Amsterdam. There were also a number of families who had settled in the New Sweden colony and were Forest Finns from the central west part of Sweden. These families were referred to as "svedje-finnar." They were known for slashing and burning forests in order to reclaim farm land.

Agricultural decline

Agricultural decline in New Sweden, or the disappearance of the Swedish peasantry, has been a long-term trend. The Swedish strategic plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reflects a strong commitment to environmental goals, animal welfare and precision agriculture. In addition, Sweden's strategic plan for CAP aims to stimulate biodiversity, carbon sequestration and collaborative projects, and is directed toward increasing food production and improving profitability in Swedish agriculture.

As a result of continued farm restructuring, Swedish agricultural competitiveness has improved. The strategic plan focuses on stimulating biodiversity, improving skills, and ensuring greater profitability and efficiency in Swedish agriculture. It also prioritizes innovation, precision agriculture, and collaborative projects.

Swedes in North America

Those who have an affinity for Swedish emigration will likely be familiar with Sten Carlsson. Born in 1917 in Uppsala, Sweden, he studied at Lund University before going on to teach history at Uppsala University from 1956 to 1983. He has published a number of articles on Swedish emigration and the political activities of Swedes in Minnesota. He was also a visiting professor at Macalester College in 1969. Carlsson has written a number of dissertations in the context of his project.

Carlsson's "mass emigration" project began in 1962. The project has had many successes and failures. His emigration project was a clumsy one, in one respect.

[capitan-blood]

Chester Nyckel the cat of the ship Kalmar Nyckel, shows us the seats he prefers on board!