Biskopsudden, converted lightship at StockholmNow used as a houseboat, this lightship was active from 1899 to 1962. It was originally called Lightship no. 21, Trelleborgsredd, and renamed twice, first in 1932 to Oskarsgrundet and then in 1988 to Biskopsudden, where it is now moored after conversion.
Built of steel in 1889 by Kockums Mekaniska Verkstad, Malmö, Sweden, she had a 6 man crew.
Particulars between 1899 and 1908:
Length o.a.: 19.56 m, Beam: 5.83 m, Draught: 2 m,
Displacement: 125 t.
Particulars after 1908:
Length o.a.: 23.95 m, Beam: 5.83 m, Draught: 2 m,
Displacement: 144 t.
Stationed at Trelleborgsredd from 1901-1930, then at Oskarsgrundet from 1932-1961. Decommissioned and sold in 1962, to be completely rebuilt as a houseboat and office. The light and superstructure were transferred to Swedish lightship no. 23 Västra Banken, where they are still in use.
Picture added on 21 May 2009 at 09:47
