Restauration (ship)
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Restauration was a sloop built in 1801, in Hardanger, Norway. It became a symbol of Norwegian American immigration. Historical sources may contain several variations on the name of the sloop, includin
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U.S. postage stamp featuring the ship Restauration issued in honor of the 100th anniversary of Norwegian immigration
Replica of Restauration under construction at Finnøy, Norway
Cleng Peerson
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Cleng Peerson was a Norwegian emigrant to the United States; his voyage in 1824 was the precursor for the boat load of 52 Norwegian emigrants in the following year. That boat load was a precursor for
Restauration (ship)
…of this group belonged to a similar local movement, the Haugeans, a Lutheran sect which derived its name from Hans Nielsen Hauge. The group, led by Cleng Peerson, landed in New York City on October 9, 1825, after a three-month voyage. The voyage is described in Ole Rynning's Amerika-boka (The America Book, 1838…
Cleng Peerson