The pirate ship & its plunder

June 15, 2012

in Living abroad,Living in Sweden,Stockholm,Sweden,what to see in Stockholm

strandvägen ship

The Strandvägen pirate ship, complete with both pirate and Swedish flags.

strandvägen pirate sip

The first mate?

Plunder. It’s such a good word, isn’t it? And there’s really not much of a call for using it in everyday life. But somehow, it seemed perfect for describing this boat. The pirate ship is docked on the Baltic Sea next to Strandvägen – one of Stockholm’s poshest streets. I’ve long admired – OK, been amused by – this boat and finally took some photos of it the other day. And never being one to pass up a corny turn of phrase, can I just add: shiver me timbers, it’s a good pirate ship matey.

strandvägen boat

The Virginia.

strandvägen boat

Only pirates can use this life preserver.

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