water pumps. This engine is a popular attraction among steam enthusiasts who come from all over the world to admire the "museum piece”. The engine remains in excellent condition and in active use. It is expected to remain operable for decades. The Finnish state gave up the vessel in 1979, when a new, larger and more modern inspection vessel was built. After some alteration work on deck and inside the vessel, steamship traffic was reintroduced in the Turku region in the spring of 1986. This marked the first return of traditional steaming in the area since the 1950s. In the winter of 1987–1988, the ship saloons were enlarged and renovated. The kitchen and storage facilities were also renovated to meet modern requirements and service standards. External links Ukkopekka (in Finnish and English) Finnish Steam Yacht Association Steamships of Finland Ships of the Finnish Navy Passenger ships of Finland 1938 ships Tourist attractions in Turku