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  • bailjpea
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    Don't go out of the way.

    The monument is not worth a detour. It is located on a busy roundabout and wasn't that impressive at all. I'm assuming due to the time of year, the fountain wasn't switched on, however, I doubt to bel...

    Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
  • HappyNorwegians
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    Take a good look at this Monument

    Take a good look at this monument - the small whaling boat is on the tail of a whale. It is located between the Scandic Park Hotel in Sandefjord and the ferries. very interesting to look at.

    Reviewed on Jul 9, 2022
  • Steve_Grant1
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    Nice monument

    This is a nice monument which is near to the fjord promenade. Clearly reflects the whaling history of the area and Norway.

    Reviewed on Feb 2, 2022
  • JohnFromNorway
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    Nice at night

    This monument turns around with the turning of the sun. It's situated in the center of a roundabout. Nicely lit with water fountain.

    Reviewed on Nov 7, 2021
  • JanEgilK1
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    Nice sculpture, but not historically correct.

    The sculpture itself, and its environment in the center of a roundabout, is fantastic. It is a good representation of old-fashioned whaling, before Svend Foyn combined steam-powered steel ships, harpo...

    Reviewed on Mar 6, 2021
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