The exciting history of Skeppsholmen – from pasture to naval base
What does the name “Skeppsholmen” mean?The name came into use in the 17th century when the naval fleet, including shipyards and workshops, was moved here from Blasieholmen. Previously, the island was called Vangsön (or Vagnsholmen), after the word “vång” meaning pasture, and was used as pasture for livestock in the Middle Ages. At the end […]