Underwater post office [Northerly]

Underwater post office [Most northerly]

Last updated: November 15, 2017 at 17:43 pm

The Risør Undervannspostkontor was first opened in Norway in 2004 at a depth of 4.5 m (15 ft). When no staff is present, divers simply leave their mail in the post office for later pick up. The post office is a fiberglass diving bell moored at a depth of 4 metres. It is serviced 2-3 times per week by volunteer divers during the summer tourist season.

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Risør Undervannspostkontor stamp. Image © Posten Norge

The post office during installation. Photo by Kristen Thorsen | Risør Underwater Club (Creative Commons)

The post office in place by the pier. Photo by Kristen Thorsen | Risør Underwater Club (Creative Commons)

The post office underwater. Photo by Kristen Thorsen | Risør Underwater Club (Creative Commons)

Postmaster Haakon Sandvik underwater. Photo by Kristen Thorsen | Risør Underwater Club (Creative Commons)

Postmaster Haakon Sandvik stamping cards. Photo by Kristen Thorsen | Risør Underwater Club (Creative Commons)

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