The paddle steamer Eric Nordevall II is taking on water and reportedly sinking in Askersund harbor, according to local media reports. Rescue services are on site and have been working throughout the morning to pump water out of the historic vessel.
The alarm was raised shortly before 7 AM on March 3, 2026, when it was reported that the boat was taking on water and beginning to sink. According to SOS Alarm, the vessel has a slight list.
Eric Nordevall II is a replica built after a paddle steamer that sank in Lake Vättern in the 19th century. Since 2024, the paddle steamer has been moored at the dock in Askersund. The rescue operation was ongoing as of the latest reports.
Both Nerikes Allehanda and SVT Örebro reported on the incident, with rescue services continuing their efforts to stabilize the historic vessel.