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Jessesen.com |
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Welcome to my hideout! |
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This site is dedicated to my family who share the legacy of my life in the making, i thank them for their patience and understanding as i am probably not the easiest person in the world to live with. Hopefully this hideout will please you as it has done for me in the making, its a collection of important parts of my life, interests and passions. I have placed many interesting links here and alot of information. Have fun... The site is in memory of my mother and father who meant everything to me, may they rest in peace. |
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The gateway to the lochs at Ørje that are Europes highest as well as connecting the five lakes that stretch from North of Ørje all the way to Halden, some 70 kilometres |
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The house taken from the air in the helicopter you see below, summer 2008 |
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Ørje is known for its Canalmuseum and Steamboat Club.
Engebret Soot built the first Norwegian Canal Locks at Ørje between 1857-60.
The total lift of the locks is 10 meters or 30 feet divided by three steps, connecting Rødenes Lake to Øymark Lake.
It connects with other locks binding five lakes together and was used until 1982 for transporting timber.
Now the enthusiasts run several steamboats through the locks and there are also daytrips through some wonderful nature and the opportunity of being taken up some 10 meters at Ørje.
There is a festival hosted here each year that brings people from all over Scandinavia, mainly due to the trading of postcards and the sales booths, and last but not least the chance to get a trip with one of these beautiful steamboats.
Like the D/S Engebret Soot that was built in 1861, 148 years of history! |
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Engebret Soot, (1786-1859)founder of the locks at Ørje. |
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Steamboat D/S Engebret Soot |
