strömstad harbour in 1907.
originally, province bohuslän, strömstad situated, norwegian territory, transferred sweden according treaty of roskilde in 1658.
at strömstad, there small fishing village known strömmen. town got small privileges merchant town (köping) shortly thereafter, seems have made expand, because documented have gotten charter in 1676 king charles xi of sweden, although documents show considered city in 1672. seat merchant navy, coat of arms designed such ship, , has remained way after use of sailing ships discontinued in 19th century.
the city seat sweden s warfare against dano-norwegians, , more once conquered , reconquered throughout centuries. warlike king charles xii of sweden, instance, used outpost campaign against norway in 1716–1718.
at time had population of 300 inhabitants. fishing blossomed, , population increased 1,100 1805. late 18th century saw spa , bathing attract visitors, position kept throughout 19th century. 1917, population 2,949 inhabitants.
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