Lasikehästä

Lasikehästä is a Finnish museum ship that serves as a floating museum and cultural center. The ship is moored on the River Kuortee in Pori, Finland, and it was previously a cargo ship during its working life. Constructed in 1929, the lasikehästä has undergone several transformations over the years, with the most significant change being its restoration into a museum in the 1960s.

During its working life, the lasikehästä operated primarily in the Baltic Sea region, transporting goods such as grain, coal, and lumber. Prior to its restoration, the ship went through a series of disrepair and abandonment, which led to its near destruction in the decades following World War II. A concerted effort to save the lasikehästä ultimately led to its designation as a museum ship in 1963.

Today, the lasikehästä is preserved to represent the state of Finnish cargo ships of the mid-20th century. As a museum, it features a number of restored areas from its working past, including a cargo hold, a galley, and the ship's wheel. The ship also hosts art exhibitions, guided tours, and other cultural events throughout the year.

Visitors to the lasikehästä are able to explore the atmospheric and historic interior of this unique vessel, gaining insight into the working life of a Finnish cargo ship during the early 20th century. The museum ship remains a notable example of maritime history in the region and continues to be maintained by the Pori Maritime Museum Foundation.