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Vinga - light houses

Vinga: a shelter of an island - and on to the grande finale: Goeteborg

July 15th 2010
we go for a stroll and look at some of the material about Vinga that is available in the harbor's shop. it turns out that we have sailed to Vinga for a similar reason as many sailors before us: on the search for an approachable shelter. the island features several markers that testify to its long history as a place where sailors wait for a storm to pass. there are several historic navigational aid ... read more
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Swedish Flag A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more
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