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Sailing ship

This ship is the 'Kalmar Nyckel' a replica of the original, built in 1997.

The original was a Swedish ship, built by the Dutch in the early 1600s. It brought Swedish settlers to America in 1638.

The name means 'Key of Kalmar'.

Thanks to John Lucas help!

Photo was taken near North Carolina coast.

 

25 Sep, 2023. Third place Winner: Beautiful Capture of Flags Contest of the Beautiful Capture Group; congratulations.

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Uploaded on August 5, 2023
Taken on August 8, 2010