Sandvík (pronounced [ˈsanvʊik], "Sandy Bay"; Danish: Sandvig) is the northernmost village of the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on the northern side of a shallow fjord. The village was previously known as Hvalvík (Bay of Whales). It changed its name to Sandvík in 1913 as there was too much confusion regarding mail delivery, because there is another village named Hvalvík on Streymoy. The village had originally been known as Sandvík during the Viking Age.
Sandvík and Stóra Dímun as seen from just outside the tunnel from Hvalba.
Sandvík is the place where Viking chief Sigmundur Brestisson was murdered after his long swim from Skúvoy in an attempt to flee from Tróndur í Gøtu. When Sigmundur came ashore exhausted to what he thought would be safety, the local farmer Torgrímur Illi fell upon him with his sons, and decapitated him for the golden bracelet he wore on his arm.
In 1349 the village became deserted, the inhabitants having been wiped out by the Black Death. It would not be until 1816 that the village was once more inhabited.
The church in Sandvík was built Á Bø in Froðba in 1840. Later, in 1856, it was moved to Tvøroyri, because more people lived there than in Froðba. And finally in 1908 it was moved to Sandvík, after Tvøroyri got a new and larger church.[1]
On 13 February 1915 a tragic accident occurred in Sandvík during a whale hunt in the bay. Two of the boats capsized and 14 of 15 young men on board lost their lives, they came from Sandvík and the neighbouring village, Hvalba. Later a memorial was raised in Sandvík in memory of the 14 men.[2]
Overview
The Road Tunnel from 1969
Sandvík is connected to the road system of the island through a 1500-metre tunnel, which was bored through the mountains in 1969.[3] The tunnel has only one lane, and passing places where cars can go aside in order to let other cars pass by. The tunnel is located up in the mountain on the southern arm, on the opposite side of the village, which is located on the northern arm of the bay.
Húsið uttan Ánna - A Historical Home and Museum
There is a small museum called "Húsið uttan Ánna" (The House by the River) in the centre of the village. It is located in a traditional Faroese house dating from 1866. The house has a turf roof.[4]
Ásmundarstakkur - A Sea Stack West of Sandvík
A narrow road leads from Sandvík to the west coast where many sea birds nest in the cliffs. Ásmundarstakkur is a 97-metre high detached sea stack which is home to puffins and other sea birds.
Writers from Sandvík
At least two writers came from Sandvík:
Martin Joensen (1902-1966) was a teacher and a writer. He wrote about fishermen and the Faroese society in small villages. He wrote two novels: Fiskimenn, 1946 (Fishermen) and Tað lýsir á landi, 1952. He also wrote short stories.
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen (1937-2012) was a teacher and a writer (poet, novel writer, short story writer, play-writer, memoir-writer).
Gallery
Sandvík seen from the mountain north of the village.
Flickr.com Photos from Sandvík and Ásmundarstakkur.
February 05, 2023
sandvík, pronounced, ˈsanvʊik, sandy, danish, sandvig, northernmost, village, island, suðuroy, faroe, islands, situated, northern, side, shallow, fjord, village, previously, known, hvalvík, whales, changed, name, 1913, there, much, confusion, regarding, mail, . Sandvik pronounced ˈsanvʊik Sandy Bay Danish Sandvig is the northernmost village of the island of Suduroy in the Faroe Islands It is situated on the northern side of a shallow fjord The village was previously known as Hvalvik Bay of Whales It changed its name to Sandvik in 1913 as there was too much confusion regarding mail delivery because there is another village named Hvalvik on Streymoy The village had originally been known as Sandvik during the Viking Age SandvikVillageSandvik with Litla Dimun in the backgroundSandvikLocation within the Faroe IslandsCoordinates 61 38 16 N 6 55 19 W 61 63778 N 6 92194 W 61 63778 6 92194 Coordinates 61 38 16 N 6 55 19 W 61 63778 N 6 92194 W 61 63778 6 92194State Kingdom of DenmarkConstituent country Faroe IslandsMunicipalityHvalba MunicipalityPopulation January 2010 Total97Postal codeFO 860ClimateCfc Contents 1 History 2 Overview 2 1 The Road Tunnel from 1969 2 2 Husid uttan Anna A Historical Home and Museum 2 3 Asmundarstakkur A Sea Stack West of Sandvik 2 4 Writers from Sandvik 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit Sandvik and Stora Dimun as seen from just outside the tunnel from Hvalba Sandvik is the place where Viking chief Sigmundur Brestisson was murdered after his long swim from Skuvoy in an attempt to flee from Trondur i Gotu When Sigmundur came ashore exhausted to what he thought would be safety the local farmer Torgrimur Illi fell upon him with his sons and decapitated him for the golden bracelet he wore on his arm In 1349 the village became deserted the inhabitants having been wiped out by the Black Death It would not be until 1816 that the village was once more inhabited The church in Sandvik was built A Bo in Frodba in 1840 Later in 1856 it was moved to Tvoroyri because more people lived there than in Frodba And finally in 1908 it was moved to Sandvik after Tvoroyri got a new and larger church 1 On 13 February 1915 a tragic accident occurred in Sandvik during a whale hunt in the bay Two of the boats capsized and 14 of 15 young men on board lost their lives they came from Sandvik and the neighbouring village Hvalba Later a memorial was raised in Sandvik in memory of the 14 men 2 Overview EditThe Road Tunnel from 1969 Edit Sandvik is connected to the road system of the island through a 1500 metre tunnel which was bored through the mountains in 1969 3 The tunnel has only one lane and passing places where cars can go aside in order to let other cars pass by The tunnel is located up in the mountain on the southern arm on the opposite side of the village which is located on the northern arm of the bay Husid uttan Anna A Historical Home and Museum Edit There is a small museum called Husid uttan Anna The House by the River in the centre of the village It is located in a traditional Faroese house dating from 1866 The house has a turf roof 4 Asmundarstakkur A Sea Stack West of Sandvik Edit A narrow road leads from Sandvik to the west coast where many sea birds nest in the cliffs Asmundarstakkur is a 97 metre high detached sea stack which is home to puffins and other sea birds Writers from Sandvik Edit At least two writers came from Sandvik Martin Joensen 1902 1966 was a teacher and a writer He wrote about fishermen and the Faroese society in small villages He wrote two novels Fiskimenn 1946 Fishermen and Tad lysir a landi 1952 He also wrote short stories Steinbjorn B Jacobsen 1937 2012 was a teacher and a writer poet novel writer short story writer play writer memoir writer Gallery Edit Sandvik seen from the mountain north of the village Boat houses in the harbour of Sandvik Memorial in memory of Sigmundur Brestisson made by sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen in 2006 Memorial in memory of Sigmundur Brestisson made by sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen in 2006 Memorial in memory of the writer Martin Joensen who was born in Sandvik in 1902 Memorial in memory of a whaling accident in 1915 The church of Sandvik Husid uttan Anna a historical home museum Inside Husid uttan Anna museum Asmundarstakkur a sea stack west of Sandvik See also EditList of towns in the Faroe IslandsReferences Edit Folkakirkjan fo Fiskimannafelag fo Skadagrindin i Sandvik i 1915 page 9 in Faroese Archived 2014 08 09 at the Wayback Machine Landsverk fo Archived 2008 12 29 at the Wayback Machine Faroeislands com Archived 2013 01 21 at the Wayback MachineExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sandvik Visitsuduroy fo Landsverk fo Hvalba fo The Municipality of Hvalba Flickr com Photos from Sandvik and Asmundarstakkur Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sandvik amp oldid 1094211371, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
