The English Boat: A Crimean War Relic in Kokkola
Witness a unique piece of naval history: the only captured Royal Navy gunboat on display, a relic of the Crimean War in Kokkola's English Park.
The English Boat is a unique museum piece in Kokkola, Finland, a captured Royal Navy gunboat from the 1854 Skirmish of Halkokari during the Crimean War. Displayed in the English Park, it stands as a symbol of local resistance and a fascinating piece of naval history.
A brief summary to The English Boat from the Crimean War
- Isokatu 51, Kokkola, 67100, FI
Local tips
- Combine your visit with a walk through Kokkola's old town, Neristan, known for its charming wooden houses and historical atmosphere.
- Visit the Maria graveyard to pay respects to the Royal Marines who fell during the Skirmish of Halkokari.
- Explore the English Park further to see the statues of Ernst Viktor Knape and King Gustav II Adolf, adding to the park's cultural significance.
Getting There
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Walking
The English Boat is located at Isokatu 51 in Kokkola, easily accessible on foot from the city center. From the Kokkola railway station, walk north on Rautatienkatu, then turn left onto Torikatu. Continue onto Isokatu; the English Park will be on your right. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. No costs are involved.
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Public Transport
Local buses in Kokkola serve the area around Isokatu. Check the Pohjolan Matka website or the Matkahuolto app for the most up-to-date schedules and routes. A single ticket within the Kokkola city area costs approximately €2.50. From the bus station next to the railway station, several bus lines will take you close to the English Park.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Kokkola, with taxi stands at the railway station and Rantakatu street next to the Market Square. A taxi from the Kokkola railway station to the English Boat (Isokatu 51) will cost approximately €8-12, depending on the time of day and traffic. Taxi services include Taksi Kokkola (tel: 0100 85 111) and Kokkolan Aluetaksi (tel: 0440 568 887).
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