Overall Objectives

To share practical seamanship with the story of Norwegian emigration to North America in 1825.

Ownership, use, operation, and maintenance of the emigrant ship Restauration.

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Practical Seamanship

The Friends Association keeps alive an important part of Norway’s history by sailing the ship that has become a floating monument and symbol.

Practical seamanship is passed on to current and future generations.
Through sailing and training on board the ship, these experiences and life skills are offered to everyone.

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Norwegian Emigrant History Norway – North America

To convey the Norwegian emigrant history Norway – North America to current and future generations primarily in Norway but also to Norwegian-Americans residing in North America.

Through experiences on board or associated with Restauration in various ways. And on the internet.

Musikkvideoer i ulike sjangere for å skaper interesse og oppmerksomhet om utvandrerhistorien.

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Ownership, use, operation, and maintenance

The Restauration Venneforening (Friends Association) shall, as the owner, ensure the vessel’s condition for the future.

Sailing trips with the members of the Friends Association, sponsors, and partners. Activities on board are offered.

Regular maintenance to preserve the vessel, where most is done on a voluntary basis. The practical work is distributed among as many as possible.
“Restauration”: to restore, preserve, and recreate. To be restored.

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