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HORTEN
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Page 741
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HORTEN , a seaport of See also: Norway, in Jarlsberg-See also: Laurvik amt (county), beautifully situated on the west See also: bank of the See also: Christiania See also: Fjord, opposite See also: Moss, 38 m. by See also: water and 66 by See also: rail S. of Christiania
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It is practically See also: united with Karl-Johansvaern, which is defended by strong fortifications, is the headquarters of the See also: Norwegian See also: fleet, and possesses an See also: arsenal and See also: shipbuilding yards
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There are also an See also: observatory and a nautical museum
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