Swedish East India Company
Situated in Gothenburg, the company secured a 15-year monopoly on far eastern trade, exchanging Swedish timber, tar, iron and copper for tea, porcelain and silk. The company existed for 82 years and its vessels made 131 voyages using 37 different ships.
The Swedish East India Company was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with India, China and the Far East.
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Nov 26, 2014 · The Swedish East India Company (SEIC), established in 1731, was one of the smaller companies engaged in the Asian trade.
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The Swedish East India Company (Svenska Ostindiska Companiet) was founded in Gothenburg Sweden, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with the Far East.
Founded in 1731 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Swedish East India Company was inspired by the success of other trading companies traveling to the Far East, most ...