Cape Amsterdam is 15 km from Sveagruva and shipping port of the Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani. The coal is transported by trucks from there to the quay. In March 2011 there was a coal fire in a pile of around 80,000 tons of coal at Cape Amsterdam.[1]
In September 1946, listed building workers from Sveagruva built a beacon at the entrance to Sveagruva. The Lykta was operational from 17 September that year.[2]
Cape Amsterdam is named after the Swedish company A / B Svea steamship Amsterdam that anchored in the area on 11 August 1917.[3]
In the decades following its naming, Cape Amsterdam has continued to play a crucial role in the maritime and industrial activities of the Svalbard archipelago. The headland, with its strategic location at the northwestern entrance to the Svea Gulf, has witnessed both historical events and modern developments that have shaped the region.
Cape Amsterdam remains intimately connected to the economic activities centered around Sveagruva and the shipping port of the Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani. The extraction and transportation of coal from Sveagruva to the quay at Cape Amsterdam constitute a vital economic lifeline for the region. Over the years, technological advancements and infrastructural improvements have enhanced the efficiency of coal transportation, solidifying Svalbard's position in the global energy market.
Environmental Challengesedit
Despite its economic importance, Cape Amsterdam has faced environmental challenges, notably exemplified by the coal fire incident in March 2011. The ignition of a substantial pile of approximately 80,000 tons of coal posed a significant environmental threat, prompting swift response and containment efforts. This incident underscored the ongoing need for stringent safety measures and environmental safeguards in the region's industrial operations.
March 23, 2011, marked a turning point as emergency responders successfully extinguished the coal fire, preventing further ecological damage. The event spurred increased awareness and initiatives aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of industrial activities in the delicate Arctic ecosystem.
Historical Beacon - "Lykta"edit
The beacon, known as "Lykta," constructed by listed building workers from Sveagruva in September 1946, continues to serve as a testament to the industrious history of Cape Amsterdam. Functioning as a guiding light for maritime traffic entering Sveagruva, Lykta has played a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation through the challenging Arctic waters. The preservation and maintenance of this historic structure remain a priority for local authorities, reflecting the commitment to honoring the region's maritime heritage.
The Lykta, operational since September 17, 1946, stands as a symbol of resilience and ingenuity, guiding vessels through the Arctic waters and preserving the maritime legacy of Svalbard.
Origin and Legacyedit
The nomenclature of Cape Amsterdam, traced back to the A/B Svea steamship "Amsterdam" anchoring in the area on August 11, 1917, continues to evoke the rich history of exploration and commerce in the Arctic. The legacy of this naming event is commemorated through local narratives, historical records, and the continued use of the name, reinforcing the enduring connection between the past and present.
As Cape Amsterdam moves forward into the 21st century, it stands as a symbol of resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development in the face of evolving environmental and industrial challenges in the Arctic region.
Referencesedit
^Kjersti Sjursen Lien (2011-03-23). "Kullbrann slokket på Svalbard" (in Norwegian Bokmål). NRK. Retrieved 2015-05-28. {{cite web}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help)
^Reidar Lyngaas, The entry of Isfjord radio, automatic beacon and fyrbelysning Svalbard 1946. Brøggers printing house, Oslo 1947. Page 4 and 13.
^Kapp Amsterdam Stadnamn i norske polarområde, Norsk Polar Institute
cape, amsterdam, norwegian, kapp, amsterdam, headland, nordenskiöld, land, spitsbergen, svalbard, headland, marks, northwestern, entrance, svea, gulf, that, continues, north, sveagruva, from, sveagruva, shipping, port, store, norske, spitsbergen, kulkompani, c. Cape Amsterdam Norwegian Kapp Amsterdam is a headland in Nordenskiold Land on Spitsbergen on Svalbard Headland marks the northwestern entrance to Svea Gulf that continues north to Sveagruva Cape Amsterdam is 15 km from Sveagruva and shipping port of the Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani The coal is transported by trucks from there to the quay In March 2011 there was a coal fire in a pile of around 80 000 tons of coal at Cape Amsterdam 1 In September 1946 listed building workers from Sveagruva built a beacon at the entrance to Sveagruva The Lykta was operational from 17 September that year 2 Cape Amsterdam is named after the Swedish company A B Svea steamship Amsterdam that anchored in the area on 11 August 1917 3 In the decades following its naming Cape Amsterdam has continued to play a crucial role in the maritime and industrial activities of the Svalbard archipelago The headland with its strategic location at the northwestern entrance to the Svea Gulf has witnessed both historical events and modern developments that have shaped the region Contents 1 Industrial Significance 2 Environmental Challenges 3 Historical Beacon Lykta 4 Origin and Legacy 5 References 6 External linksIndustrial Significance editCape Amsterdam remains intimately connected to the economic activities centered around Sveagruva and the shipping port of the Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani The extraction and transportation of coal from Sveagruva to the quay at Cape Amsterdam constitute a vital economic lifeline for the region Over the years technological advancements and infrastructural improvements have enhanced the efficiency of coal transportation solidifying Svalbard s position in the global energy market Environmental Challenges editDespite its economic importance Cape Amsterdam has faced environmental challenges notably exemplified by the coal fire incident in March 2011 The ignition of a substantial pile of approximately 80 000 tons of coal posed a significant environmental threat prompting swift response and containment efforts This incident underscored the ongoing need for stringent safety measures and environmental safeguards in the region s industrial operations March 23 2011 marked a turning point as emergency responders successfully extinguished the coal fire preventing further ecological damage The event spurred increased awareness and initiatives aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of industrial activities in the delicate Arctic ecosystem Historical Beacon Lykta editThe beacon known as Lykta constructed by listed building workers from Sveagruva in September 1946 continues to serve as a testament to the industrious history of Cape Amsterdam Functioning as a guiding light for maritime traffic entering Sveagruva Lykta has played a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation through the challenging Arctic waters The preservation and maintenance of this historic structure remain a priority for local authorities reflecting the commitment to honoring the region s maritime heritage The Lykta operational since September 17 1946 stands as a symbol of resilience and ingenuity guiding vessels through the Arctic waters and preserving the maritime legacy of Svalbard Origin and Legacy editThe nomenclature of Cape Amsterdam traced back to the A B Svea steamship Amsterdam anchoring in the area on August 11 1917 continues to evoke the rich history of exploration and commerce in the Arctic The legacy of this naming event is commemorated through local narratives historical records and the continued use of the name reinforcing the enduring connection between the past and present As Cape Amsterdam moves forward into the 21st century it stands as a symbol of resilience adaptation and sustainable development in the face of evolving environmental and industrial challenges in the Arctic region References edit Kjersti Sjursen Lien 2011 03 23 Kullbrann slokket pa Svalbard in Norwegian Bokmal NRK Retrieved 2015 05 28 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Check archiveurl value help Reidar Lyngaas The entry of Isfjord radio automatic beacon and fyrbelysning Svalbard 1946 Broggers printing house Oslo 1947 Page 4 and 13 Kapp Amsterdam Stadnamn i norske polaromrade Norsk Polar InstituteExternal links edit360 view from Cape Amsterdam77 51 29 N 16 39 07 E 77 858 N 16 652 E 77 858 16 652 nbsp This Spitsbergen location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cape Amsterdam amp oldid 1180996606, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
