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Uusikaupunki’s storied past is a tapestry woven from the threads of Swedish rule, maritime trade, and Finnish entrepreneurship. Founded in 1617 by King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden, the town’s name—literally “New Town”—was bestowed upon it following the signing of the Treaty of Stolbovo, which ended the Russo-Swedish War (1610–1617). This strategic location on the Baltic Sea quickly became a thriving shipbuilding center, drawing skilled shipwrights and merchants from across Scandinavia. By the 18th century, Uusikaupunki was renowned for its high-quality wooden sailing vessels, which plied the waters of the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and even the distant ports of the Americas. The Uusikaupunki Shipyard, still in operation today, traces its roots back to these early days of ambitious expansion and seafaring innovation.