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A sleek silhouette against the Stockholm sky, HMS Spica awaits. This isn’t just a ship. It’s a time capsule, whispering tales of daring maneuvers and Cold War tensions. HMS Spica, a former Swedish Navy fast attack craft, now rests at the Vasa Museum. Commissioned in 1966, HMS Spica patrolled the Baltic Sea, a guardian of Swedish waters. Imagine the hum of its three Bristol Proteus gas turbines, propelling the vessel to over 40 knots. This Spica-class torpedo boat, one of six, bristled with weaponry: a Bofors 57 mm gun, torpedoes, machine guns, and even mines. Built by Götaverken AB, HMS Spica, along with its sister ships Sirius and Capella, represented a formidable force. HMS Spica wasn’t alone. Three more Spica-class vessels were constructed by Karlskronavarvet. After decades of service, HMS Spica was decommissioned in 1989. It first became a museum ship in Karlskrona, its home port. Then, in 2002, it journeyed to Stockholm’s Vasa Museum. Today, HMS Spica stands as a listed historic ship of Sweden. Climb aboard and explore its decks. Feel the cold steel beneath your hands, imagining the sailors who once walked these same pathways. HMS Spica, a silent sentinel, offers a glimpse into Sweden’s naval history and the era of Cold War vigilance. Its story continues, not on the open sea, but here, sharing its legacy with all who visit.

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