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title: Pomor Seafarers
author: Yakov Leuzinger
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15099/pomor-seafarers/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Pomor Seafarers
_Authored by Yakov Leuzinger_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15099.jpg)
## Image Caption
The Pomors – the indigenous population of Pomomerie (the Arkhangelskaya Oblast region in northeastern Russia that mainly lies south of the White Sea) - were skilled sailors. Pomor hunters and trappers were in Svalbard in the 17th and 18th centuries. Photo taken by Yakov Leuzinger (1855–1914).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Leuzinger, Y. (2022, January 09). Pomor Seafarers. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Leuzinger, Yakov. "Pomor Seafarers." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 09, 2022. .
### MLA
Leuzinger, Yakov. "Pomor Seafarers." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Jan 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pomor_man.jpg) by [**Yakov Leuzinger**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pomor_man.jpg). Submitted by [Kim Martins](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/kim.martins/ "User Page: Kim Martins"), published on 09 January 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.