Mariehamn

American

[mah-ree-uh-hah-muhn] / mɑˈri əˈhɑ mən /

noun

a seaport on S Åland Island, in the Baltic.

Mariehamn British

/ mariəˈhamn /

noun

Finnish name: Maarianhamina. a city in SW Finland, chief port of the Åland Islands. Pop: 10 693 (2004 est)

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It then drifted back towards Norway before finally landing on Finland's Mariehamn Island after what the Tribune News Service dubbed a "nine-day odyssey".

From BBC

The Viking Line, headquartered in Mariehamn, said no security risks were involved with Sunday’s transfer trip to Turku.

From Seattle Times

Viking Line CEO Jan Hanses told YLE that a strong gust of wind likely “pushed the ship to shore” in the narrow passage close to Mariehamn port.

From Washington Times

The Viking Grace is stranded close to the port of Mariehamn.

From BBC

“Viking Grace has ran aground in front of Mariehamn. Firmly grounded, no leaks….The first rescue units are on site,” the tweet said.

From Seattle Times

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