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HSwMS Eugenie departs Karlskrona on the first Swedish Royal Navy circumnavigation

When
1851
Where
Karlskrona, Sweden
Episodes
1

The Swedish frigate HSwMS Eugenie departed Karlskrona on 30 September 1851 to begin a voyage intended to promote trade. Captained by Christian Adolf Virgin, this mission marked the first global circumnavigation by a Swedish warship, distinguishing it from earlier unplanned merchant voyages.

Episodes

  1. 30 September 1851 · Karlskrona, SwedenDeparture from Karlskrona

    HSwMS Eugenie set sail from Karlskrona on 30 September 1851, beginning its mission to promote Swedish trade.

Background and detail

Departure. The ship set sail from Karlskrona, Sweden, on 30 September 1851. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city and hosts the country's largest naval base, serving as the headquarters for the Swedish Coast Guard. This location provided the institutional context for the naval vessel's departure.

People involved

Sources

  1. HSwMS Eugenie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
  2. Karlskrona Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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