SS Drottningholm (1909)

Drottningholm in 2012
History
Name
  • Valkyrian (1909-1968)
  • Nya Strömma Kanal (1968-1969)
  • Drottningholm (1969-)
Owner
BuilderMotala Verkstads Nya AB, Sweden
Launched1909
IdentificationIMO number: 5375838
General characteristics
TypePassenger ferry
Length23.18 m (76 ft 1 in)
Beam5.56 m (18 ft 3 in)
Draught1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Speed8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph)

The Drottningholm is a Swedish steam ship that was built in 1909 at Motala Verkstads Nya AB as the Valkyrian, and was also briefly known as the Nya Strömma Kanal. Given her current name in 1969, she now operates cruises and charters for the Strömma Kanalbolaget and is a listed historic ship of Sweden.