The Witte Swaen is a reconstruction of the expedition ship on which Willem Barentsz attempted to find the northern route to Asia in 1596 and discovered Nova Zembla. Today, the ship is a unique maritime heritage project.

The Witte Swaen is a reconstruction of the expedition ship on which Willem Barentsz attempted to find the northern route to Asia in 1596 and discovered Nova Zembla. Today, the ship is a unique maritime heritage project.
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