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Statsraad Lehmkuhl
''Statsraad Lehmkuhl'' is a three-masted barque rigged sail training vessel owned and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation. It is based in Bergen (city), Bergen, Norway and contracted out for various purposes, including serving as a school ship for the Royal Norwegian Navy (using RNoN's prefix "HNoMS"). It was built in 1914 by Joh. C. Tecklenborg ship yard in Geestemünde as a school training ship for the German Empire, German merchant marine under the name ''Grossherzog Friedrich August''. After the World War I, First World War the ship was taken as a prize by the United Kingdom and in 1921 the ship was bought by former Council of State (Norway), Norwegian cabinet minister Kristofer Lehmkuhl (hence the name, which means "Cabinet Minister Lehmkuhl"). Except during the World War II, Second World War, when she was captured and under the name of ''Westwärts'' used by German forces, the ship belonged to Bergens Skoleskib from 1921 until donated to the Foundation in 1978. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristofer Lehmkuhl
Kristofer Diedrich Lehmkuhl (25 September 1855 – 23 October 1949) was a Norwegian politician from Bergen. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1903 and became the Minister of Labour in 1905 and from 1905 to 1907. He did not seek reelection in 1906. He gave name to the three-masted barque rigged sail vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl. References 1855 births 1949 deaths Government ministers of Norway Members of the Storting Members of the Storting 1904–1906 {{Norway-politician-1850s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (14)
''Statsraad Lehmkuhl'' is a three-masted barque rigged sail training vessel owned and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation. It is based in Bergen, Norway and contracted out for various purposes, including serving as a school ship for the Royal Norwegian Navy (using RNoN's prefix "HNoMS"). It was built in 1914 by Joh. C. Tecklenborg ship yard in Geestemünde as a school training ship for the German merchant marine under the name ''Grossherzog Friedrich August''. After the First World War the ship was taken as a prize by the United Kingdom and in 1921 the ship was bought by former Norwegian cabinet minister Kristofer Lehmkuhl (hence the name, which means "Cabinet Minister Lehmkuhl"). Except during the Second World War, when she was captured and under the name of ''Westwärts'' used by German forces, the ship belonged to Bergens Skoleskib from 1921 until donated to the Foundation in 1978. In 2000, she was chartered by the German Navy while their '' Gorch Fock'' was ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of List of islands of the United Kingdom, the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering . Northern Ireland shares Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. It maintains sovereignty over the British Overseas Territories, which are located across various oceans and seas globally. The UK had an estimated population of over 68.2 million people in 2023. The capital and largest city of both England and the UK is London. The cities o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The Statsraad Lehmkuhl
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular) with distinctive colours and design. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigade in Arab countries. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Bergen
The University of Bergen () is a public university, public research university in Bergen, Norway. As of 2021, the university had over 4,000 employees and 19,000 students. It was established by an act of parliament in 1946 consolidating several scientific institutions that dated as far back as 1825. It is Norway's second-oldest university, and is considered to be one of the nation’s four so-called "established universities." It has faculties and programmes in all the academic fields typical of a classical university, as well as such degree programmes as medicine and law that, traditionally, only the “established universities” are authorized by law to offer. It is also one of Norway's leading universities in many of the natural sciences, including marine research and climate research. It has consistently been ranked in the top 200 or top one percent of universities in the world, and as one of the best 10 or best 50 universities worldwide in some fields, such as Earth science, e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ocean Frontier Institute
The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is a non-profit research and higher education organization dedicated to ocean-based research and data. Established in 2016, the institute focuses its research on achieving net zero, protecting ocean biodiversity and sustaining ocean bioresources. OFI is based at Dalhousie University in the Ocean Sciences Building in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. History OFI was established in 2016 by Dalhousie University with partnerships in Memorial University of Newfoundland, and University of Prince Edward Island. The Institution also partners with international ocean research institutes, other Canadian universities, governments, Indigenous communities, and industry ranging from local small businesses to international corporations. In announcing the creation of OFI, Dalhousie University noted that it was set to become “one of the world’s most significant international ocean science collaborations.” The initial funding for the organization includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arendal Municipality
Arendal () is a List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Agder counties of Norway, county in southeastern Norway. Arendal belongs to the Districts of Norway, region of Southern Norway, Sørlandet. The administrative centre of the municipality is the Arendal (town), city of Arendal (which is also the seat of Agder county). Some of the notable villages in Arendal include Rykene, Eydehavn, Færvik, Strengereid, Kongshavn, Kilsund, Brattekleiv, Torsbudalen, Longum, Aust-Agder, Longum, Saltrød, Staubø, Vrengen, Aust-Agder, Vrengen, and Kolbjørnsvik. The offices of UNEP/GRID-Arendal are also located in the city of Arendal. The municipality is the 273rd largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Arendal is the 24th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 45,891. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 5.9% over the previous 10-year period. General information Municipal history The town of Arendal was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordkapp Municipality
Nordkapp (; or ; or ) is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Honningsvåg, where most residents live. Other settlements in Nordkapp include the villages of Gjesvær, Kåfjord, Kamøyvær, Kjelvik, Nordvågen, Repvåg, Skarsvåg, and Valan. The municipality is the 127th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Nordkapp is the 231st most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,951. The municipality's population density is and its population has decreased by 8.2% over the previous 10-year period. Around 200,000 tourists visit Nordkapp annually during the two to three months of summer. The main tourist attractions are the North Cape and the nearby Knivskjellodden. The North Cape first became famous when the English explorer Richard Chancellor rounded it in 1553 while attempting to find a sea route through the Northeast Passage. Helnes Lighthouse is located at the entrance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slow Television
Slow television, or slow TV (), is a genre of "marathon" television coverage of an ordinary event in its complete length. Its name is derived both from the long endurance of the broadcast as well as from the natural slow pace of the television programme's progress. It was popularised in the 2000s by the NRK, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), beginning with the broadcast of a seven-hour train journey in 2009. Background An early example of extended length cinematography was artist Andy Warhol's 1964 film ''Sleep (1964 film), Sleep'', which showed poet John Giorno sleeping for five hours and twenty minutes. Warhol's production process involved splicing and looping of film that he had originally shot in 3-4 minute lengths. The concept was adapted to slow television on local TV broadcast in 1966 by WPIX, to VHS video tape in 1984 by the British company Video125, to satellite TV in 2003 by Bahn TV, and to live TV in 2011 by the NRK, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergen Engines
Bergen Engines AS is a diesel and gas engine manufacturer based in Bergen, Norway. On 31 December 2021, Langley Holdings completed the acquisition of Bergen Engines AS in Norway from Rolls-Royce PLC. The Bergen Engines group employs almost 950 people worldwide, of which more than 600 are based at its headquarters and production facilities near Bergen, in Norway. The Bergen Engines deal is expected to boost Langley group revenues by over $300 million in 2022 to around $1.5 billion. The company's product line consists of various ranges of diesel and gas engines for the marine sector and land applications. Currently marketed engine platforms are the liquid fueled engines (diesel and heavy fuel oil) B32:40, the more modern B33:45 and the C25:33 and their gas fueled variants B35:40, B36:45 and C26:33, respectively. The power output of these engines range from 1.4 MW to 12 MW. Formerly part of Rolls-Royce Marine, it was merged into Tognum in July 2013, after Tognum had become a 50/50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is a Norwegian technology enterprise within the Kongsberg Gruppen (KOG). Kongsberg Maritime deliver systems for positioning, surveying, navigation, and automation to merchant vessels and offshore installations. Their most well known products exist within dynamic positioning systems, marine automation and surveillance systems, process automation, satellite navigation, and hydroacoustics. History Kongsberg Maritime's history dates back to 1946. Simonsen Radio, later Simrad was founded 31. December that year. The first product was a radio telephone for the fishing fleet. The first echo sounder for the commercial fishing fleet came on the market in 1950. The first alarm system was ready in 1959. Kongsberg Maritime has over the years absorbed a number of well known maritime and offshore related companies, including: * Autronica * Consultas * Contros * Embient * GeoAcoustics * KonMap * Kongsberg Mesotech * NorControl * Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine * Seate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorch Fock (1958)
''Gorch Fock'' is a tall ship of the German Navy, launched in 1958 as a replacement for the original launched in 1933 which was taken as war reparations by the Soviet Union after World War II, renamed ''Tovarishch'', and returned to Germany in 2003. Both ships are named in honour of the German writer Johann Kinau who wrote under the pseudonym "Gorch Fock" and died in the battle of Jutland/Skagerrak in 1916. The modern-day ''Gorch Fock'' was launched in 1958 as a delayed sister ship to five ships built in the 1930s, and has since then undertaken 146 cruises (as of October 2006), including one tour around the world in 1988. She is sometimes referred to (unofficially) as ''Gorch Fock II'' to distinguish her from her older sister ship. ''Gorch Fock'' is assigned to the Naval Academy at Flensburg- Mürwik. The ship Germany lost all of its school ships as war reparations after World War II to the Allies, so the West German decided in 1957 to have a new training vessel built foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
