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Blokhus Cannon

Blokhus Cannon

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Blokhus Cannon

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Location: Jammerbugt, North Denmark, Denmark

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2. Saltum Beach – Blokhus Beach loop from Blokhus

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3. Wooden Bridge in the Dunes – Blokhus Square loop from Blokhus

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Karsten

October 28, 2021

At the beginning of the 19th century, the "Blokhus cannon" was found floating on the beach at Blokhus. It was the time of the Great Britain War, and it was believed to have come from one of the many British warships that had been shipwrecked in Jammer Bay.
For a time the cannon was used to fire gun salutes for the merchant ships - partly to welcome them, but also to show them the way to the beach.
To prevent the Germans from stealing the Blokhus cannon and taking it home, it was buried in the dunes where it spent many years.
Today she is back in town and forms an important part of the historical identity of Blokhus.
In summer you can see and hear at the beach kiosks from 9:00 p.m. how the sun is "shot down" at sunset.

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JR56

August 7, 2024

The Blokhus cannon was originally cast in England in the late 18th century.
It was found as flotsam on the beach at Blokhus in the early 19th century. It was during the English War and it probably came from one of the many British warships that were shipwrecked in Jammer Bay.
For a time the cannon was used to fire salutes to merchant ships - partly to welcome them, but also to show them the way to the beach.
To prevent the Germans from stealing the Blokhus cannon during the war and taking it home with them, it was buried in the dunes, where it spent many years.
Today it is back in town and forms an important part of Blokhus' historical identity. In summer you can see and hear it being fired on the beach at sunset.
In winter you can admire the beautiful cannon in the entrance area of Blokhuset on the market.

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