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near to Cliffs End, Kent, Great Britain

Commemorative Stone, The Viking Ship

On permanent display on the cliff top at Pegwell Bay is a replica of a Viking ship which sailed from Denmark to Thanet in 1949 to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of the invasion of Britain, the traditional landing of Hengist and Horsa and the betrothal of Hengist's daughter, Rowena, to King Vortigen of Kent.
Out of 53 crewmen only the navigator, Peter Jensen, was a professional seaman. Viking conditions were faithfully observed and the only instrument carried was a sextant. The 'Hugin' was offered as a gift to Ramsgate and Broadstairs by the Daily Mail in order to be preserved for centuries.

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2012

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Grid Square: TR3564, 101 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Nigel Chadwick (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Thursday, 5 April, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 25 August, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Subject Location: OSGB36: TR 3505 6426 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:19.7299N 1:22.3551E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TR 3503 6427
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)