SS Hjejlen explained

SS Hjejlen (Danish for The Golden Plover) is the world's oldest coal burning operational paddle steamers,^[1] built in 1861 by Baumgarten & Burmeister, commissioned by a group of citizens headed by paper manufacturer Michael Drewsen.^[2] She is used to carry tourists between Silkeborg and Himmelbjerget, but in 1932 she also became a public mail boat.^[3]

Engine

Hjejlens steam engine has two cylinders, each with a bore of 10cm (00inches) and a stroke of 42cm (17inches). The engine yields and propels the vessel at up to .^[4]

Hjejlens 150th anniversary

In 2011 Hjejlen celebrated her 150th anniversary with Queen Margrethe II in attendance.^[5] A commemorative coin was issued by the National Bank of Denmark.^[6]

See also

• Hjejleselskabet

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hjejlen. Hjejlen society. 4 September 2011.
2. Web site: Hjejlen fylder 150 år. Hjejlen committee. 4 September 2011. Danish.
3. Encyclopedia: . Hjejlen . 4 September 2011 . Danish .
4. Web site: EMC Agreement Caps Hjejlen's 150th Jubilee. MAN Diesel & Turbo. 5 September 2011.
5. News: Dronningen fejrer Hjejlens 150 årsdag. 5 September 2011. DR. 25 June 2011. Danish.
6. Web site: Hjejlen. National Bank of Denmark. 5 September 2011. 7 June 2011.