Ships model hanging in the medieval Nagu Church in Nagu Finland

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Ships model hanging in the medieval Nagu Church in Nagu Finland. Model ships were often suspended from the ceiling of churches as a symbol of good luck for sailors.

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Size: 3618px × 2400px
Location: Nagu Finland
Photo credit: © A.A.M. Van der Heyden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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