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Hammerfest, in Norway, lately visited by Prince Alfred, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Hammerfest, in Norway, lately visited by Prince Alfred, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Hammerfest, in Norway, lately visited by Prince Alfred, 1864. View of the town and harbour. 'The town of Hammerfest, the most northerly in the world, is situated in latitude 70 deg. 39 min...[It] has a population of 1100 or 1200 souls...In the winter, for two months there is perpetual night...For a corresponding period in summer the sun never sinks below the horizon. During this time the port of Hammerfest is generally full of vessels, and a lively trade is carried on with Russia, England, and France, principally in dried codfish. The Spitzbergen trade also forms an important branch of industry at Hammerfest, reindeer, walrus, and eiderdown being the principal objects there sought for. Even in the coldest winter the sea never freezes along the northern coast of Norway. This is due to the Gulf stream, which, as is known, impinges on the western coast of Norway and sweeps along its shores till it loses itself in the Arctic Ocean. It is, indeed, by no means a rare occurrence that parts of trees and other produce of a tropical clime are washed ashore near Hammerfest. The influence of the Gulf stream alone renders it possible for human beings to live at this place, and makes the temperature endurable'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print of Hammerfest, in Norway, captures the essence of a town visited by Prince Alfred in 1864. The view of the town and harbour showcases the unique beauty of this northernmost settlement in the world. With a population of 1100 or 1200 souls, Hammerfest is a place where extremes meet - from perpetual night in winter to endless daylight in summer.
The bustling port of Hammerfest sees a lively trade with Russia, England, and France, primarily focused on dried codfish. The Spitzbergen trade also thrives here, with reindeer, walrus, and eiderdown being sought after commodities. Despite its freezing winters, the sea along the northern coast never freezes due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream.
It is truly remarkable that human beings can survive and thrive in such harsh conditions thanks to the Gulf Stream's impact on Norway's western coast. This print not only captures a moment in history but also serves as a testament to mankind's resilience and adaptability in even the most challenging environments.
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