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| all photos: @Harvey Warne |
On July 4, 1825, Restauration, a Norwegian sloop with 52 passengers, set sail from Stavanger, Norway, for the United States. This was the first organized Norwegian emigration to America. The ship arrived three months later in New York City, and the immigrants settled in Kendall in Orleans County, New York.
The Norwegian royal family participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of the Restauration's departure from Stavanger.
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| Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Princess Ingrid and Prince Sverre-Magnus |
The King and Queen arrived in Stavanger on board the royal yacht, HNoMY Norge, and were driven to Stavanger Cathedral for a church service. They were joined at the service by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, along with their two children, Princess Ingrid and Prince Sverre Magnus.
Queen Sonja celebrated her 88th birthday on July 4th.
https://www.restauration.no/en#map
British businessman Harvey Warne resides in Stavanger with his wife and two children, and they attended the celebrations, which included a service at Stavanger Cathedral. This was followed by a US Army Europe and Africa band. The Royal Family watched several music and dance performances. Quee Sonja, who celebrated her 88th birthday on July 4th, was honored with a traditional Norwegian birthday dance.
After the performances, the King and Queen, along with the other members of the Royal Family, returned to the royal yacht to follow the Restauration on the first part of its journey. The modern sloop includes a diesel engine and radar.
The ship is scheduled to arrive at South Street Seaport in New York City on October 9th.
HarveyWarne took the photos and is the copyright holder. Thank you, Harvey, for allowing me to use the images.
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