Kalmar Nyckel Monument, Kalmar, Sweden
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N 56° 39.598 E 016° 21.528
33V E 583292 N 6280361
A memorial to the Kalmar Nyckel, the most well known symbol of the Swedish Colonial era in the United States, 1638-1655.
Waymark Code: WMMDV1
Location: Kalmar, Sweden
Date Posted: 09/06/2014
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This monument was raised to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the founding of New Sweden. The Kalmar Nyckel transported the first colonists to New Sweden
Another monument featuring the Kalmar Nyckel, by sculptor Carl Milles, is in Fort Christina Park, Wilmington DE. Wilmington has been Kalmar's sister city since 1963.
A replica of the Kalmar Nyckel was launched in 1997. More information and historical information on the original Kalmar Nyckel can be found at this website
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Date dedicated: 01/01/2013
Sponsor(s): Vasa order of America, Lodge 628
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