Þórshöfn
Þórshöfn is a historic landing and trading harbour on western Reykjanes that served Keflavík merchants and local farmers in the 19th century.
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Þórshöfn is a historic landing and trading harbour on western Reykjanes that served Keflavík merchants and local farmers in the 19th century.
For a little-known piece of the maritime and trading history of western Reykjanes.
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Þórshöfn became an important local landing and trading point during the 19th century. Merchants in Keflavík sent vessels there with salt, timber and other heavy goods, while fish from farmers in Miðnes and Hafnir was loaded for trade. Use of the harbour declined in the early 20th century as Sandgerði developed as the main trading harbour in the area. Today the site is best appreciated as a quiet coastal heritage stop rather than a working visitor facility.
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Þórshöfn was used by merchant vessels during the 19th century.
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