Svenska Ostindiska Companiet – Swedish East India Company
Presented by Nigel Rogers

Nigel will give a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the Swedish East India Company followed by Q&A.

The topic is fascinating and the facts presented are an eye opener.

Drinks and canapés before and after the presentation at the Weld Club. RSVP essential by 12th April for catering purposes.

The Swedish East India Company (Svenska Ostindiska Companiet; SOIC) was founded in Gothenburg, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with India, China, and the Far East.

The venture was inspired by the huge success of the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company. This made Gothenburg a European Centre of trade in eastern products. It grew to become the largest trading company in Sweden during the 18th century: a total of 132 expeditions were carried out with 37 different ships. The company closed in 1813 but it left a rich historic legacy that can still be seen in Gothenburg to this day.

NIGEL ROGERS
Nigel Rogers is an amateur Naval and Military Historian, former President of the WA Branch of the Naval Historical Society of Australia and resident military historian on Capital Community Radio – Perth.

Nigel is also involved in charity fund-raising work in Perth in retirement, including as Almoner of the WA Order of St John of Jerusalem – Knights Hospitaller.

Nigel is a member of the Swedish Club of WA.

DRESS CODE: Jacket and tie, Cocktail dress
BOOKINGS: Non-members can book by emailing the SwedishClub: info@swedishclubofwa.org or 0419 930 624
COST: SCWA Members $60, Non-members $90. Includes presentation, canapés and drinks (wines / beer / soft drinks)
DATE: Friday 17th April 2026
TIME: 18.30 – 20.30

Information:  info@swedishclubofwa.org, 0419 930 624