The ships are used by the Naval academy of Finland for basic seamanship training, with particular emphasis on navigation in coastal and archipelago waters.

The vessels in the class are Fabian Wrede, Wilhelm Carpelan and Axel von Fersen.

[1][2][3][4] Fabian Wrede class ships are built with steel hull and aluminium superstructure.

Intended as purpose-built training ships, the internal layout and equipment of the bridge is designed similar to larger warships.

[1][4] Fabian Wrede class ships are named after nobles and officers from the period of Swedish rule in Finland.