About the Sprängaren
Commissioned by the RoyalNavy on the 3rd of October, 1916 to the Motala Verkstad for delivery on the 7th of October, 1918.
General Specifications
- Total cost of 292.970SEK
- 27.8 meters length
- 6.8 meters breadth
- 4.5 meters moulded depth
- 3.0 meters draft
- Steel hull, 7-12mm thick
- 229 tonne displacement
- 167 tonnes gross weight
- 40 tonnes coal storage
- 2 tonnes reserve feed water
Machinery
- Scottish fire tube boiler with a direct acting compound steam engine of 465 ihk at 154 rpm for the propeller
- Up to 11.2 knots
- Boiler water volume of approximately 10m³
- Steam volume of approximately 2m³
- Maximum operating pressure of 10 bar
- Steam temperature: 180℃
- Boiling: Approximately 5 tonnes of steam per hour
- Fire pipe: 1.1 meters diameter
- 184 tubes
- 400 kg/h of coal
- Exhaust gas temperature: 300℃
Equipment
- Towing equipment for minesweeping
- Possibility of mounting mine lanes aft for minelaying
- 57mm w/1889 Cannon for shelling aircraft (No.104, 1907)
- Reinforced bow for ice breaking
- Two 220kg anchors
- 2.25 diameter four bladed propeller
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Meet the Crew
Our crew is made up of passionate volunteers, sailors, and history enthusiasts dedicated to keeping the vessel alive. From seasoned captains to skillful engineers, each member brings a unique skill set to the team. We’ll guide you on tours, answer your questions, and share stories that bring the history of the Sprängaren to life.
Lennart Segerström
A trained mechanic, Lennart, took over Sprängaren and Sveparen in 2007. Had he not stepped in then, Sprängaren would probably not exist today.
Björn Lagersten
Retired officer specialized in submarine warfare and icebreaking. Chairman of the Economic Association for the patrol boat Sprängaren until 2018.
Carl Åke Sjöberg
Spent most of his life in the navy, as an inspector for new constructions, engineer for coastal corvettes, and as the commander of a maintenance battalion.
Leif Englund
Former electronics engineer and telegraph operator on a submarine in the navy. Leif has been involved since the takeover in 2007.
Mats Krantz
Mats has always been interested in steam engines. A master brewer by profession, but today he is one of the boat’s engineers and project managers.
Ola Dahlqvist
Former submarine technician. Afterwards, Ola worked as a maintenance engineer and operations manager. Today he is one of the boat’s engineers, among many other responsibilities.
Håkan Rugeland
Former engineer in the navy, Håkan has also worked in logistics within the armed forces. He is now the chairman of the Economic Association for Sprängaren.
Benjamin Hedlund
With a background in economics and a strong interest in maritime affairs, Benjamin is today the auditor for the Economic Association of the patrol boat Sprängaren.
Johan Sundberg
Previously worked in marketing at Flygt Pumps. Johan is now the chairman of Sprängaren’s friends’ association and an experienced helmsman.
Bert Sandberg
Enlisted as a stoker on Sprängaren from 1959–1960. He participated in the salvage of the warship Vasa in the autumn of 1959.
Kurt Ekstrand
Kurt was the chief boatswain and machinist on Sprängaren from 1957–1961. He is one of the few who knows how the ship’s machinery operated during its active years.
Thomas Nilsson
A skilled carpenter who doesn’t shy away from any work. On Sprängaren, Thomas has, among many other things, crafted the impressive wooden mast.
Håkan Owesson
He developed an early interest in everything mechanic, which eventually led to an engineering degree. He is at home with all types of metalwork.
Bengt Frisk
A skilled mechanic, Bengt has been with Sprängaren from the beginning and contributed his expertise, as well as his sarcastic humor and good spirits to the operations.
Björn Börjesson
A craftsman through and through. As a trained furniture carpenter, he has specialized in boatbuilding and the renovation of timber houses. These skills have greatly benefited Sprängaren.
Anders Forsberg
A skilled mechanic and good friend who worked diligently on renovating everything from the large steam winch down to the smallest porthole.
Johan Lindgren
A professional sailor, Johan has trained as a steam engineer for 75 kW and 750 kW engines and has enthusiastically participated in the restoration of Sprängaren.
Stefan Blomberg
He has contributed with carpentry and painting wherever needed, always with a sense of the historical context. His efforts for our ship are of lasting value.
Per Einar Strömme
Former telecom engineer at Ericsson, Per Einar has a steam engineer certification for both 75 kW and 750 kW engines and is a regular participant in our workdays.
Martin Forsberg
Martin is a management consultant by profession and a steam engineer by passion. He is most often found in the engine room as a stoker or wherever help is needed.
Henrique Borges
Henrique has spent most of his adult life traveling around the world. As a designer and programmer, he is responsible for the digital side of Sprängaren.