Katthammarsvik
Sign in to saveKatthammarsvik () is a harbour settlement in Östergarn socken on the island of Gotland, Sweden. As of 2005, it was in statistical terms defined as a småort (small locality) and has formerly, very briefly, held the status of a tätort (locality). The BCS East-West Interlink undersea cable carrying internet traffic comes ashore at Katthammarsvik.
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Katthammarsvik () is a harbour settlement in Östergarn socken on the island of Gotland, Sweden. As of 2005, it was in statistical terms defined as a småort (small locality) and has formerly, very briefly, held the status of a tätort (locality). The BCS East-West Interlink undersea cable carrying internet traffic comes ashore at Katthammarsvik.
== History == Katthammarsvik had a limestone industry consisting of several kilns that flourished after Gotland came under Swedish rule in 1645. Burnt lime, limestone and wood products were shipped from the harbour at Katthammarsvik.
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