Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, Wilmington

The Kalmar Nyckel was constructed in about 1625 and was of a design called a pinnace. The ship was named after the city of Kalmar, which purchased the ship in 1628 as its contribution to the Royal Swedish Navy. The Kalmar Nyckel was one of the first vessels to deliver Swedish colonists to Fort Christina. The Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard is a port on the Christina River that is home to a replica of this famous ship. Both the ship and the shipyard are part of a museum managed by The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, an organization dedicated to the history of ship-making.

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Sight Name: Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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