The brig Tre Kronor
Greetings to all ship modelers who have a special love for sailing ships.
I wanted to share some photos of this magnificent brig with you.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go aboard to take the kind of detailed shots that would be useful for a future build.
There are talented modelers out there who manage to create RC-controlled dynamic models (with fully functional sail controls) of brigs just like this one.
I hope you enjoy them.
For those interested in learning more, I’ve included a brief description and some very comprehensive links.
In my opinion, it is simply magnificent.
Tre Kronor af Stockholm was built between 1997 and 2008 on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. The launching took place on August 27, 2005, and Tre Kronor of Stockholm was subsequently christened by her godmother HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
The hull is entirely built of oak while the deck has been laid with quarter-sawn Siberian larch. Approximately 550 m3 of oak has been used, equivalent to about 1000 oak trees, and approximately 800 meters of larch for the deck and deckhouse. The joining of the hull sections has been done with over 5000 galvanized bolts and approximately 27,000 hand-forged oak ship spikes. Craftsmanship beyond the ordinary.
The total sail area is 735 m2 on 2 masts. 10 square sails, 3 foresails, and a gaff sail. In the modern engine room, a Scania DI12 is found. Passenger certificates apply for 74/58 passengers in the E and C/D areas, respectively.
There are a total of 29 sleeping berths in 8 cabins, including 13 for the officers and crew. Large salon for 45 seated, bar, and conference equipment. There is extensive documentation about the ship and its construction, not all of which is available on the website. Under "certificates and documents," we have collected the most important, and this part may be updated.
Tre Kronor af Stockholm this year celebrates ten years at sea. What started as a mission impossible to build a massive brig in modern times, has turned out to be a great success. The handsome sailing ship is also one of the main protectors of the Baltic Sea.
With Stockholm as its home port, the impressive Tre Kronor sails around the Baltic Sea from May to November, educating the public about both life at sea and environmental issues. The idea to build a majestic wooden ship to grace the port of Stockholm, using traditional methods, was conceived in the early 1990s and, based on complete drawings held in the Navy Museum in Karlskrona, work began in 1997.
At long last, following much highly skilled work, huge enthusiasm and the help of many volunteers, the brig sailed on its maiden voyage around the Baltic Sea in 2008. But not before it was baptised by Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria, who is also the ship’s godmother. “It’s a fantastic honour for us to have the Crown Princess as our protector,” says CEO Anders Mannesten. “In fact, the whole royal family has sailed with us.”
Ten years on, the brig is used for the education of new sailors and for sharing information about the Baltic Sea. Every year, it sails to five or six countries and some 20 to 25 cities, where it also functions as an exhibition space, a large container greeting it in every port. “We address municipalities along the route and bring our ship and exhibition to them, where they can highlight their own environmental agenda,” Mannesten explains. “By doing this, we help spread the message in the region.” He adds that collaborating with the Baltic Sea Centre at Stockholm University adds legitimacy to the activities.
Tre Kronor is also part of the Sustainable Seas initiative, which also has the support of Crown Princess Victoria. Working towards the sustainable development of the Baltic Sea, it includes an annual seminar broadcast on television. “By working together with scientists, politicians and businesses, we find new ways of making an impact,” Mannesten says. “For instance, we have just hosted performances during the week-long Skärgårdsturnén (the archipelago tour), with famous musicians such as Tina Ahlin and Lill Lindfors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to also involve culture in our work.”
Last year, the Tre Kronor took part in the famous Tall Ships Races and won not only its class, but also one leg in the overall race, proving that it has a very competent crew. It is also possible to rent the fantastic Tre Kronor or join scheduled lunch and evening cruises around the Baltic Sea.
https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tre_Kronor_af_Stockholm
https://www.thegreentrails.com/stockholm-excursions/stockholm-activities-stockholm-adventures/sailing-on-briggen-tre-kronor/
https://www.skeppsholmsgruppen.se/en/unique-event-spaces/the-brig-tre-kronor/
https://scanmagazine.co.uk/briggen-tre-kronor/
https://briggentrekronor.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kortfakta-briggen-Tre-Kronor-af-Stockholm_2025.pdf
https://www.djurgardsvarvet.se/en/ships/shipid/1298/passenger-ships_7_tre-kronor-af-stockholm/
I wanted to share some photos of this magnificent brig with you.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go aboard to take the kind of detailed shots that would be useful for a future build.
There are talented modelers out there who manage to create RC-controlled dynamic models (with fully functional sail controls) of brigs just like this one.
I hope you enjoy them.
For those interested in learning more, I’ve included a brief description and some very comprehensive links.
In my opinion, it is simply magnificent.
Tre Kronor af Stockholm was built between 1997 and 2008 on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. The launching took place on August 27, 2005, and Tre Kronor of Stockholm was subsequently christened by her godmother HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
The hull is entirely built of oak while the deck has been laid with quarter-sawn Siberian larch. Approximately 550 m3 of oak has been used, equivalent to about 1000 oak trees, and approximately 800 meters of larch for the deck and deckhouse. The joining of the hull sections has been done with over 5000 galvanized bolts and approximately 27,000 hand-forged oak ship spikes. Craftsmanship beyond the ordinary.
The total sail area is 735 m2 on 2 masts. 10 square sails, 3 foresails, and a gaff sail. In the modern engine room, a Scania DI12 is found. Passenger certificates apply for 74/58 passengers in the E and C/D areas, respectively.
There are a total of 29 sleeping berths in 8 cabins, including 13 for the officers and crew. Large salon for 45 seated, bar, and conference equipment. There is extensive documentation about the ship and its construction, not all of which is available on the website. Under "certificates and documents," we have collected the most important, and this part may be updated.
Tre Kronor af Stockholm this year celebrates ten years at sea. What started as a mission impossible to build a massive brig in modern times, has turned out to be a great success. The handsome sailing ship is also one of the main protectors of the Baltic Sea.
With Stockholm as its home port, the impressive Tre Kronor sails around the Baltic Sea from May to November, educating the public about both life at sea and environmental issues. The idea to build a majestic wooden ship to grace the port of Stockholm, using traditional methods, was conceived in the early 1990s and, based on complete drawings held in the Navy Museum in Karlskrona, work began in 1997.
At long last, following much highly skilled work, huge enthusiasm and the help of many volunteers, the brig sailed on its maiden voyage around the Baltic Sea in 2008. But not before it was baptised by Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria, who is also the ship’s godmother. “It’s a fantastic honour for us to have the Crown Princess as our protector,” says CEO Anders Mannesten. “In fact, the whole royal family has sailed with us.”
Ten years on, the brig is used for the education of new sailors and for sharing information about the Baltic Sea. Every year, it sails to five or six countries and some 20 to 25 cities, where it also functions as an exhibition space, a large container greeting it in every port. “We address municipalities along the route and bring our ship and exhibition to them, where they can highlight their own environmental agenda,” Mannesten explains. “By doing this, we help spread the message in the region.” He adds that collaborating with the Baltic Sea Centre at Stockholm University adds legitimacy to the activities.
Tre Kronor is also part of the Sustainable Seas initiative, which also has the support of Crown Princess Victoria. Working towards the sustainable development of the Baltic Sea, it includes an annual seminar broadcast on television. “By working together with scientists, politicians and businesses, we find new ways of making an impact,” Mannesten says. “For instance, we have just hosted performances during the week-long Skärgårdsturnén (the archipelago tour), with famous musicians such as Tina Ahlin and Lill Lindfors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to also involve culture in our work.”
Last year, the Tre Kronor took part in the famous Tall Ships Races and won not only its class, but also one leg in the overall race, proving that it has a very competent crew. It is also possible to rent the fantastic Tre Kronor or join scheduled lunch and evening cruises around the Baltic Sea.
https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tre_Kronor_af_Stockholm
https://www.thegreentrails.com/stockholm-excursions/stockholm-activities-stockholm-adventures/sailing-on-briggen-tre-kronor/
https://www.skeppsholmsgruppen.se/en/unique-event-spaces/the-brig-tre-kronor/
https://scanmagazine.co.uk/briggen-tre-kronor/
https://briggentrekronor.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kortfakta-briggen-Tre-Kronor-af-Stockholm_2025.pdf
https://www.djurgardsvarvet.se/en/ships/shipid/1298/passenger-ships_7_tre-kronor-af-stockholm/