The Swedish East India Company's digital archive is being updated
The database is being moved to a new platform and is expected to be accessible again in spring 2026.
About the archive
The University Library's archive from the Swedish East India Company consists of handwritten ship's rolls, ship's journals, diaries and other company documents. The University of Gothenburg Library's archive from the company is the largest preserved collection in Sweden. It comprises over 10,000 pages, 1.5 metres of shelf space.
About the Swedish East India Company
The Swedish East India Company was active between 1731 and 1813. It had exclusive rights to trade with China and imported goods such as tea, silk and porcelain. Today, we still recognise the names of some of those who worked for the company, such as Sahlgren, Chalmers and Alströmer.