History | |
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Sweden–Norway | |
Name | Restauration |
Laid down | Hardanger |
Launched | 1801 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Sloop |
Tonnage | 39 tons |
Length | 54 ft (16 m) |
Beam | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
Restauration was a sloop built in 1801, in Hardanger, Norway. It became a symbol of Norwegian American immigration. Historical sources may contain several variations on the name of the sloop, including Restauration, Restoration, Restaurasjonen, and Restorasjon.[1]