Live coverage of 134 hour journey from Bergen to Kirkenes, as a Norwegian coastal steamer makes the journey, in celebration of how they have helped tie the nation together.
The ship Nord Norge is now in the Lofoten Archipelago of Norway. Now the Midnight Sun magic begins. Several days to go of the live transmission before the journey is over - with the Midnight Sun illuminating the night. The journey has become a wonderful affirmation of community spirit in Norway.
The crossing is covered live by multiple cameras, and transmitted via satellite.
You can easily retrace the live transmission from earlier stages of the five day (134 hour) journey, by clicking on the interactive map through the link. It's estimated that 30-40% of Norwegians are watching the journey, which can be seen on the internet and through television. In Canada, it is being shown in train stations!
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The coastal steamer line united Norwegians who were locked in by weather, mountains and fjords. For over a century, they have sailed the 1,500 miles from North to South and back, several steamers covering the route, ensuring that one arrives at each harbor daily.
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