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A new exhibition has been unveiled at Shetland Museum with two displays showcasing finds from the wreck of theDrottningen af Swerige.
Wrecked in 1745 off the Knab and within the confines of Lerwick harbour, the Drottningen af Swerige (Queen of Sweden) offers a fascinating snapshot of life onboard an 18th century trading vessel.
The Drottningen af Swerige was the flagship of the Swedish East Company. Sailing with the Stockholm both vessels left Gothenburg on 9th January 1745. They quickly ran into trouble a few days later, as the weather deteriorated.
Read more: Eighteenth century sunken treasure goes on display | The Shetland Times Ltd
Wrecked in 1745 off the Knab and within the confines of Lerwick harbour, the Drottningen af Swerige (Queen of Sweden) offers a fascinating snapshot of life onboard an 18th century trading vessel.
The Drottningen af Swerige was the flagship of the Swedish East Company. Sailing with the Stockholm both vessels left Gothenburg on 9th January 1745. They quickly ran into trouble a few days later, as the weather deteriorated.
Read more: Eighteenth century sunken treasure goes on display | The Shetland Times Ltd
