Skagerrak Collection

Norway. Horten. 19th century. View of the city with the port and arsenal of the state with the Spanish frigate Blanca entering in the drydock

The Baltic Sea and Its Approaches, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of northern Europe, showing sections of the coasts of Norway, Sweden, Russia, Germany and Denmark

Denmark, Jutland, Lonstrup, Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse, slowly being eroded into the Skagerrak

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Denmark, Jutland, Lonstrup, Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse, slowly being eroded into the Skagerrak Date: 27-11-2019

DDE-90236911
Denmark, Jutland, Lonstrup, Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse, slowly being eroded into the Skagerrak Date: 27-11-2019

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Denmark, Jutland, Lonstrup, Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse, slowly being eroded into the Skagerrak Date: 27-11-2019

Off The Skagerrak, 1884. Creator: Whitworth Wallis
Off The Skagerrak, 1884. Whitworth Wallis was the first director of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The Skagerrak is a strait between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

The Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is visible during the night. From " Tour of the World"

Tonsberg, Norway, . Creator: Unknown
Tonsberg, Norway, c1900. City on the western coast of the Oslofjord near its mouth onto the Skagerrak. Hand-coloured stereocard

Fra Kristianiafjorden, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Fra Kristianiafjorden, 1914. Oslofjord was known from 1624-1925 as Kristianiafjorden, an inlet in the south-east of Norway, part of the Skagerrak strait

Passport card Denmark Skagerrak Kattegat New Pascaert
Passport card from Denmark with the Skagerrak and the Kattegat New Pascaert from Schager-Rack and a part of the Sound from Gottenburgh to aen Coppenhaven (title on object) Skagerrak and the Kattegat

Denmark, Jutland, Skagen, Skagen Lighthouse

Denmark, Jutland, Lonstrup, Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse, slowly being eroded into the Skagerrak

Southern Scandinavia
May 1, 2009 - Southern Scandinavia. Near the center of the image is Sweden. To the west is Norway, still covered in ice and snow. Denmark is the peninsula that juts up between Norway and Sweden

Sea chart of Denmark in the Skagerrak and Kattegat, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I, unknown, 1681-1799

Battle of Jutland 31 May - 1 June 1916 (also called Battle of the Skagerrak) British fleet under Jellicoe saw off German fleet under Scheer but battle not fully joined

Rescue of Jules Duruof and his wife off the Skagerrak. Print shows Jules Duruof and his wife being rescued at sea from the sinking basket of their balloon Le Tricolore which lost altitude over

Beach and sandspit at meeting of Kattegat and Skagerrak seas, Grenen, northern tip of Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Tourists on the beach at the meeting of the Kattegat and Skagerrak Seas, Grenen, on the north tip of Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

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Skagerrak, a historical and picturesque region located in Horten, Norway during the 19th century, holds significant maritime importance. Situated at the entrance of the Baltic Sea and its approaches, it played a crucial role during the First World War around 1915. The charming town of Risor stands proudly on the shores of Skagerrak, known for its pristine white buildings that beautifully contrast with the azure waters. Journeying further into Denmark's Jutland region, Lonstrup captivates visitors with its Rudbjerg Knude Fyr Lighthouse. However, this iconic structure faces an unfortunate fate as it slowly succumbs to erosion by nature's relentless forces. Yet amidst this struggle against time, Lonstrup remains a sight to behold. Historical photographs like DDE-90236912 and DDE-90236911 depict life off the coast in 1884 through Whitworth Wallis' lens. These captivating images offer glimpses into seafaring days gone by. As night falls over Oslo's harbor on a summer evening in the 1930s, lights illuminate both land and sea creating an enchanting spectacle captured by an unknown photographer. This timeless scene showcases how Skagerrak has been witness to countless moments of beauty throughout history. Tonsberg in Norway also finds itself within Skagerrak's embrace; however, little is known about this particular photograph except that it was taken by an anonymous artist. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that even lesser-known corners hold their own unique charm within this remarkable region. Finally, Fra Kristianiafjorden from 1914 offers another glimpse into life along Skagerrak's coastline through yet another unidentified creator's lens. This evocative image transports us back in time when ships sailed these waters carrying dreams and aspirations across vast distances.