MÖRN CARL

 

Mörn Carl Arvid, Mollyhawk, was born in Saltvik, Åland, on 23.12.1913 and died in Norrtälje, Sweden, on 6.4.1990.

Carl Mörn made his first voyage in the 4- masted barque L'AVENIR and rounded Cape Horn in that ship eastwards in 1934.

He obtained his Master Mariner's certificate in Mariehamn.

In 1961 Carl Mörn passed pilot's examination in Montreal for sailing in the Great Lakes.

He served as 2nd and Chief Mate in various steamships and motor vessels and was Master of the ENSE, GERD, CELSIUS, RUBI, SCANTIC, and NOGI.

Carl Mörn was one of the prime movers in the Foundation for the s s NORRTELJE

a steamer which is preserved as a museum- ship and restaurant in Norrtälje.