Work is currently underway to replace the leaking strut bolt. Metal plates have been cut to size and new ones have begun to be welded in place. The first stage of the welding work has also been approved by the inspector. Work is progressing well and we look forward to pressure-testing the boiler shortly.
We’re all delighted that the work is progressing well and will keep you updated regularly here in our new News Feed.
However, the start of the season has been slightly delayed due to a few cancelled trips.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
The President
The museum association Ångfartyget Ejdern
S/S Ejdern was built in 1880 at Göteborgs mekaniska verkstad for coastal traffic in the Gothenburg archipelago and was launched on 14 May the same year. Between 1898 and 1906, the Ejdern travelled the waters around Lake Roxen to finally end up in Södertälje.
And today she is the World's Oldest Propeller Powered Coal Fired Steamship with Original Machine still in operation .. More about the ship and the association.
The museum association Ångfartyget Ejdern shall work to ensure that S / S Ejdern - through voluntary efforts within the association - is preserved as a living communication historical monument in Södertälje. More about the ship and the association.
You become a member by depositing the membership fee at Bankgiro 826-8302 or Swisha to 123 033 79 64.
Membership costs SEK 200 per year for one person or SEK 300 per year for a family (children under 18 living at home).
Enclose postal address and / or e-mail address.
As a member, you support the preservation of the Eider and receive four information sheets per year as well as the opportunity to go on the annual membership trip at a discounted price.
If you are 16 years or older and want to try seafaring. Then you are welcome to contact the Office via e-mail or by phone. If you think it's fun and want to continue, we will help you with safety training and a medical certificate for seafarers. A small detail is that we in the crew work voluntarily. So unfortunately we can't offer a salary.
The welding work on the boiler is continuing. The first section is complete and has been approved. The next stage is underway. We hope to be able to carry out a pressure test shortly.
As previously informed, our work to repair a leaking stay bolt in the boiler on the Ejdern has been delayed.
Our organisation is extremely grateful to the grant we received from the Wholesale Society in connection with lunch at Operaterassen today.
Hi all,We had a first spring clean up day on Saturday the 16th. Some brave ones showed up but a lot left to do.Thus a new call for next Saturday the 23rd
On Saturday 16 May and possibly Sunday 17 May there will be spring cleaning on Ejdern. Go down to the ship and have fun and work a little
As previously reported, the Eider suffered a leak at a stay bolt in late summer 2025. After much work with drawings, calculations and discussions with authorities and
