Captain Magnus Andersen

The Viking ship replica sailed by Captain Magnus Andersen and his men. From Norway, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean, stopped in New York (where they were jailed for a night for getting into a brawl), and then sailed through the Great Lakes for a arrival, with much fanfare, at Chicago’s World’s Fair. From ~1920 til 1995, this ship was on exhibit in Lincoln Park. Currently it is in storage because it is deteriorating.

Captain Magnus Andersen bust

Artist: Carl Paulsen

Date: September 13, 1936

Benefactor: Norwegian League

Location: At one time, northeast of Armitage Ave., within zoo confines near the duck pond