Vaxholm Fortress

Vaxholm Fortress

Vaxholm Fortress

Vaxholm Fortress (Swedish: Vaxholms fästning) is a historic fortification on the island of Vaxholmen in the Stockholm archipelago just east of the Swedish town of Vaxholm. The fortress is accessed by the Kastellet ferry, an electrically powered cable ferry across the channel from Vaxholm town.

In 1970, it was used as a movie location for the pirate stronghold in Pippi in the South Seas. A scenic view of the castle may be seen from the car ferry which plies the short distance between Vaxholm and the island Rindö.

History

The fortress was originally constructed by Gustav Vasa in 1548 to defend Stockholm against shipborne attacks from the east. This wooden blockhouse was replaced by a stone tower during Johan III's reign. Most of the current structure dates from 1833–1863. Its design was inspired by the ideas on fortifications propounded by the French engineers Marc René Montalbert and Lazare Carnot. Russian prisoners-of-war were used in part to build the fortress. The stretch of water below the building was formerly the main sea route to Stockholm. Thus, the fortress was strategically situated to defend the city from naval attacks. The Danes attacked it in 1612 and the Russian navy in 1719.

Since the mid-19th century, its military importance has ceased. So weak had the fort become that it was said the great Prussian field marshal von Moltke was only ever seen to smile twice – once when they told him his mother-in-law was dead and again when he saw Vaxholm Fort. Today, it is home to the Vaxholm Fortress Museum.

Wikipedia

Website:http://www.vaxholmsfastning.se/

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Old artillery, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 20
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Old artillery, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 20

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Canonballs at a niche in Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 21
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Canonballs at a niche in Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 21

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Courtyard. Vaxholm Fortress 23
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Vaxholmen Fortress Main Tower. Courtyard. Vaxholm Fortress 27
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12 cm Kanon m-85, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 32
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12 cm Kanon m-85, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 33

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Cannon. Vaxholm Fortress 34
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75 mm anti-aircraft gun manufactured by Bofors in 1923, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 35
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75 mm anti-aircraft gun manufactured by Bofors in 1923, Vaxholm Castle. Vaxholm Fortress 35

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25 mm automatic gun manufactured by Bofors in 1932. Vaxholm Fortress 36
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25 mm automatic gun manufactured by Bofors in 1932. Vaxholm Fortress 36

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25 mm automatic gun manufactured by Bofors in 1932. Vaxholm Fortress 37
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25 mm automatic gun manufactured by Bofors in 1932. Vaxholm Fortress 37

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Blue cannon, Vaxholm Fortress. Vaxholm Fortress 38
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Blue cannon, Vaxholm Fortress. Vaxholm Fortress 38

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Coastal Artillery. The museum is dedicated to the 500-year history of the Swedish coastal defenses and coastal artillery in particular. In the picture the 8 cm. casemate gun m/1881 on mounting m/1893. Firing range - 6,000 m, the production of Bofors, Sweden. Shells are grenade canister and shrapnel. There was 47 such guns in the fortress of Vaxholm at all. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 41
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Coastal Artillery. The museum is dedicated to the 500-year history of the Swedish coastal defenses and coastal artillery in particular. In the picture the 8 cm. casemate gun m/1881 on mounting m/1893. Firing range - 6,000 m, the production of Bofors, Sweden. Shells are grenade canister and shrapnel. There was 47 such guns in the fortress of Vaxholm at all. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 41

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Artilleryman. Soldier Svea artillery regiment in 1794 uniform examines the igniter of m/1778 gun. There were three companies stationed in Vaxholm prior to 1889. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 42
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Artilleryman. Soldier Svea artillery regiment in 1794 uniform examines the igniter of m/1778 gun. There were three companies stationed in Vaxholm prior to 1889. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 42

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Russian grenadier. Big hall with these two charming mannequins is devoted to events of Northern War in 1719. I think - it's a key of the exposition. Grenadier of Russian Preobrazenskiy regiment with hand mortars over his shoulder is seen on the picture. He have a hand grenade with sparkles and sizzles in his hand. He is grimy, unshaven, unkind, his uniform is all in clay and mud, and under his feet the burnt ashes of Swedish peace settlement is seen. Expressive composition. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 43
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Russian grenadier. Big hall with these two charming mannequins is devoted to events of Northern War in 1719. I think - it's a key of the exposition. Grenadier of Russian Preobrazenskiy regiment with hand mortars over his shoulder is seen on the picture. He have a hand grenade with sparkles and sizzles in his hand. He is grimy, unshaven, unkind, his uniform is all in clay and mud, and under his feet the burnt ashes of Swedish peace settlement is seen. Expressive composition. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 43

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Swedish soldier. Swedish soldiers belongs to the Ostrogothic Regiment, which fought in the Battle of Baggenstaket in August 1719, when Russian troops were halted on their way to Stockholm. The soldier have musket model 1716 in his hands and sword model 1685 aside. He is dirty and grimy like his Russian opponent, but much more miserable. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 44
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Swedish soldier. Swedish soldiers belongs to the Ostrogothic Regiment, which fought in the Battle of Baggenstaket in August 1719, when Russian troops were halted on their way to Stockholm. The soldier have musket model 1716 in his hands and sword model 1685 aside. He is dirty and grimy like his Russian opponent, but much more miserable. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 44

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Gun-crew. In continues the theme the crew of 23 cm bomb gun m/1854 on casemate mounting is represented. This is the genuine gun casemate with blackened walls, with full equipment. The gunners of the artillery Svea regiment dressed in uniform of 1854. On the left the commander of the crew is seen. In the foreground is a projectile and powder collectors equips a bomb. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 45
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Gun-crew. In continues the theme the crew of 23 cm bomb gun m/1854 on casemate mounting is represented. This is the genuine gun casemate with blackened walls, with full equipment. The gunners of the artillery Svea regiment dressed in uniform of 1854. On the left the commander of the crew is seen. In the foreground is a projectile and powder collectors equips a bomb. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 45

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Governor of fortress. Officer's apartments, archive, library, administrative office, as well as the office of commandant were in the West Line till 1920s. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 46
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Governor of fortress. Officer's apartments, archive, library, administrative office, as well as the office of commandant were in the West Line till 1920s. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 46

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Optical telegraph was invented by Abraham Edelcranz in 1794. It consists of a 'terminal' and the mast with alarm device, controlled by the tension of wires. Bitrate - 10 characters per min. During the Finnish War of 1808-9 years such systems operated over all the coast of central Sweden, and even on Aland islands. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 47
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Optical telegraph was invented by Abraham Edelcranz in 1794. It consists of a 'terminal' and the mast with alarm device, controlled by the tension of wires. Bitrate - 10 characters per min. During the Finnish War of 1808-9 years such systems operated over all the coast of central Sweden, and even on Aland islands. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 47

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Telephone switchboard. The central telephone switchboard of Vaxholm Fortress model of 1900. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 48
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Telephone switchboard. The central telephone switchboard of Vaxholm Fortress model of 1900. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 48

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Radios. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 49
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Radios. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 49

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40 mm L60 Bofors AA gun. Model of 1936, 150 rounds/min, effective range - 5000 m. A common model of the Second World War, it was used by almost all the warring parties. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 50
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40 mm L60 Bofors AA gun. Model of 1936, 150 rounds/min, effective range - 5000 m. A common model of the Second World War, it was used by almost all the warring parties. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 50

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12 sm turret coastal gun m/1970. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. 6 batteries of such guns were commissioned in the Sweden between 1971 and 1983. it's firing range - 27000 m, the rate of fire - 25 rounds/min. According to rumors, they are deactivated now. Vaxholm Fortress 51
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12 sm turret coastal gun m/1970. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. 6 batteries of such guns were commissioned in the Sweden between 1971 and 1983. it's firing range - 27000 m, the rate of fire - 25 rounds/min. According to rumors, they are deactivated now. Vaxholm Fortress 51

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Store. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 52
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Store. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 52

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Cash Register. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 53
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Cash Register. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 53

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Telephone. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 54
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Telephone. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 54

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Boat. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 55
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Boat. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 55

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Tool Shed (Cobertizo para herramientas). Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 56
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Tool Shed (Cobertizo para herramientas). Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 56

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Vaxholm Fortress Model. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 57
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Maqueta de la fortaleza de Vaxholm en 1754. La fortaleza fue construida en la década de 1750 con otro piso en la torre. El modelo muestra principalmente el aspecto que tenía la fortaleza hasta que fue demolida a mediados del siglo XIX. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 59
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Maqueta de la fortaleza de Vaxholm en 1754. La fortaleza fue construida en la década de 1750 con otro piso en la torre. El modelo muestra principalmente el aspecto que tenía la fortaleza hasta que fue demolida a mediados del siglo XIX. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 59

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Modelo de núcleo y sección de Fredriksborgstornet, terminado en 1735. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 60
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Modelo de núcleo y sección de Fredriksborgstornet, terminado en 1735. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 60

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Another fortress intended to defend the approaches to Stockholm, elsewhere in the archipelago.. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 61
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Another fortress intended to defend the approaches to Stockholm, elsewhere in the archipelago.. Vaxholm Fortress Museum. Vaxholm Fortress 61

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