Steinsundholmen is an islet in Indre Steinsund, the strait between Steinsundøy and Sula in Solund municipality. On this islet there were an inn and a general store. It was not a trading post on the same level as those in the fishing villages to the west, but the shop was in operation long after the inn had been closed down.
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The trading post of Steinsundholmen
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Johan Schumann - sheep farmer at Hovden
On a crag on the island of Hovden to the west of Florø stands a three-metre-high stone in commemoration of Johan Schumann. The memorial stone was erected at the same time as the urn containing his ashes was buried there some time after his death in 1911. Who was he, this man who was honoured with such a special memorial? -
Filippiner-Lund famous and loved missionary
David Olai Lund, better known as Filippiner-Lund, is regarded as one of our greatest missionaries. He saw early where he had to go and prepared very carefully for his mission. Together with his wife he spent all his strength in their missionary work in the Philippines. -
Husøy trading post
Husøy is one of the westernmost islands in the western Sogn district. The topography is one of rocks, islets, and islands. Blue ocean and grey rock. There is very little forest, but some areas with green grass tell us that domestic animals have been kept here. The trading post is situated on the south-west side of the island, at the sound between Husøy and Kirkøy. Husøy chapel stood at Kirkøy from 1717 until 1900. -
Indrøy trading post
Clearly visible in the shipping lane of Ytre Steinsund, the trading post of Indrøy is situated. It is a striking example of how a self-made man built a many-sided business, which in turn was outstripped by new communications and a changed resource base. -
Many-sided activities vital in Solund
In order to survive on the rugged islands in the west, the people had to harvest from the sea as well as from the land. The money came more easily from the fisheries, on the other hand, they failed more often. -
The salteries - sea houses moved from the trading posts
A large number of houses from the westernmost parts of Solund have been on the move. Still, none have been more exposed and have tasted more of the ocean salt than the salteries themselves. -
The fishing industry at Færøy
The seine-drying facility at Færøy is enormous. Yet it is only one part of the fishing industry which grew up and expanded in this place in the course of 2-3 generations. -
Farm flour mills in Solund
Few associate grain cultivation with the Solund landscape. Nonetheless, even in the smallest of streams there are visible signs of flour milling. Legal estate documents tell of over 20 farm flour mills in operation. -
Oyster cultivation in Solund
The rugged Solund coastline has a wealth of small, round fjords with narrow outlets, called "polls", bays, and coves which are well suited for the cultivation of oysters. From time immemorial, the oyster grew naturally in the "oyster puddles", but due to excess harvesting, oysters were on the brink of extinction, and this gave cultivation work a push.
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