Resurrecting the Historic Vessel Vega
By the spring of 1982 Vega lay abandoned in deplorable condition alongside a quay in Stockholm. With what remained of her rigging in tatters and half full of water she desperately needed a miracle to save her.
History
We have dedicated a lot of effort to sorting out Vega’s history. What at first seemed to be a simple task has turned into a rather amazing path through the history and traditions of two major Scandinavian maritime nations. A trail we could only follow thanks to the tireless efforts of several Norwegian and Swedish maritime historians and many other sources.
Historic Vessel Vega Could this be the Real Story
The partnership between Nerhus and Carlsson benefitted both until 1904-5 when the Union of Sweden and Norway dissolved.
Did Historic Vessel Vega begin life in Sweden
Several reputable Swedish sources are quite adamant Alfred Olsson built Vega in his yard at Bergkvara for Johan Carlsson, of Degerhamn between 1908-09.
Was the Historic Vessel Vega Born in Norway?
Outstanding among Norwegian ships of the time were those of Ola H. Nerhus who designed the finest jakts on Hardanger fiord, a place where the tradition of building strong swift sailing vessels was first established in the late 1400’s.
Jotun Provides Historic Vessel Vega More Than Paint
General manager of JOTUN Indonesia establishes contact with great grandson of the man who built Vega.
The Confusing Origin of Historic Vessel Vega
When we purchased historic vessel Vega in 2001 she came to us without a history so, we began searching. The image above shows Vega, 2002, in Ilha de Moçambique.
