MS Wilhelm Tham
Info
- Launched 1912
- Passengers 50
- Cabins 25
- Shipyard Motala
- Speed 9 knots
- Engine 600 hp
- Length 31.53 m
- Beam 7.73 m
- Draught 2.72m
About ship
M/S Wilhelm Tham is our second oldest ships. This canal boat is named after the eponymous industrialist and President of Husqvarna Vapenfabrik (1876-1911).
M/S Wilhelm Tham was built at the Motala Werkstad specifically to fit the locks of the Göta Canal. Launched in 1912, she joined the M/S Viktor Rydberg and Per Brahe in a series of three ships named after famous Småland natives of the period.
In 1914 the shipping company acquired the Wilhelm Tham in connection with the merger with the Ångbåts Aktiebolaget Jönköping-Stockholm, and at the same time M/S Wilhelm Tham was rebuilt. Her current profile was created at Falkenberg shipyard in 1961. One of the changes was to move the deckhouse forward to the mast, which in turn was placed on top of the bridge. This change doubled the number of cabins. In 1965 a diesel motor replaced the steam engine.
M/S Wilhelm Tham was built at Motala Werkstad and was launched in 1912. She was listed in 2004 by the National Maritime Museums, considering her historically important. This distinction naturally makes us quite proud as it proves our efforts to preserve the ship have succeeded.
There are room for around 50 passengers in 25 cabins on three decks. The dining room and lounge are found on shelter deck and the bridge deck offers a covered aft deck with a picture-perfect view.
In 2001, the dining room on the M/S Wilhelm Tham was extended and in 2003-2004 the cabins, dining room and lounge were renovated. Much has been done to preserve the right atmosphere on board, with furnishings that match the period.
Deck plan
Cabins
Cabin numbers
A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6
The middle deck of the ship is the shelter deck and this is also the deck where you come on board. There are six cabins on this deck. Here you will also find the dining room and a cosy lounge. There are two toilets on the shelter deck - one of them is combined with a shower.
Cabin numbers
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20
Main deck is located one staircase down in the ship and on this deck there is a total of 14 cabins. Two of the cabins is our Honeymoon cabins. On main deck there are three toilets and three showers.
The upper deck of the ship is bridge deck which offers a perfect view. On board the M/S Wilhelm Tham there are a total of six cabins on this deck. The bridge deck also functions as sun deck. Those who book a cabin in category A will be welcomed by champagne, fruit and a bathrobe. On this deck there is also a toilet and a shower.
