Smeerenburg

Svalbard and Jan Mayen / Svalbard / Ny-Alesund /
 ruins, interesting place

The settlement of Smeerenburg on Amsterdam Island in north-west Svalbard, originated with Danish and Dutch whalers in 1619: one of Europe's northernmost outposts.
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Coordinates:   79°44'8"N   10°59'21"E
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