The Vessel That Came Home for Christmas, Salten

Nordland · Norway · Site of legend

A skipper longed to reach home for Christmas against the wind – and a stranger offered to bring him, for the first ashore.

In Salten they tell of a vessel's skipper in Bergen who feared he'd never reach home for Christmas against the wind. A stranger offered to bring the ship home for a price: whoever first stepped ashore. With the hatches sealed, the vessel flew home at incredible speed. When they landed, an old sailor threw the ship's dog ashore first – and that was all the stranger got for his labour.

FAQ

Where is The Vessel That Came Home for Christmas, Salten located?

The Vessel That Came Home for Christmas, Salten is in Nordland, Norway.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.