Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters

On the afternoon of June 13th, just after 1:00 p.m. local time, the Swedish-flagged vessel St. Erik grounded in the Gothenburg archipelago, situated off Sweden’s western coastline. At the time, the ship was carrying 123 passengers and a crew of eight.

Built in 1880, St. Erik is a historic passenger ship with a gross tonnage of 246. 

The grounding caused five passengers to sustain minor injuries, reportedly from falls occurring during the incident. Fortunately, no serious medical treatment was required, and emergency services were not needed for the injured.

Shortly after the incident, St. Erik was able to refloat without external assistance and made its way under its own power to the port of Fiskebäck. There, emergency responders carried out a detailed examination of the vessel. No structural damage or signs of water ingress were detected.

The canal authority overseeing the vessel confirmed that St. Erik will be moved to a shipyard for a more in-depth inspection. Meanwhile, local law enforcement has opened an investigation into the grounding. The inquiry is focused on potential negligence in maritime operations and causing bodily harm.