Thursday, 3 September 2009


A statue in Stavanger.
Seriously, I didn't take any notice of this statue until one day some years back, when I saw several foreign sailors lined up around it, who were going to have a group photo taken.
I must have been asleep at school!? But now I know the story behind it, and the best way to let you get the information  is to follow this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_Cruys
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7 comments:

  1. Lowell3 September 2009 at 20:53

    That's fascinating, Gunn. I can't figure out what he did for Stavanger or Norway, though, other than get born there.

    But, hey, some people think Elvis was a hero! ;-))

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  2. Gunn3 September 2009 at 20:59

    Well, I think you are right Jacob,..... but the statue is still here ;-)
    Whoever made the statue, probably earned good money out of him.

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  3. EG CameraGirl4 September 2009 at 00:51

    Being considered the architect of the Russian navy is quite an accomplishment so I'm not surprised someone wanted this fellow to be remembered. I like statues such as this because it shows how people dressed and carried themselves back then.

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  4. Leif Hagen4 September 2009 at 01:01

    Hello Admiral - it's nice to meet you! Handsome sculpture and a nice photo! God helg hilsen fra Hagen

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  5. B SQUARED4 September 2009 at 05:44

    Fascinating stuff!

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  6. VP4 September 2009 at 09:36

    I think it is right that a city honors a famous son, even if he accomplished nothing at home. The statue is very good and I like it.

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  7. Unseen Rajasthan4 September 2009 at 11:43

    This is so beautiful and lovely statue !! Thanks for sharing..Unseen Rajasthan

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