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References
- ↑ "TORDENSKJOLD (1854-1872), Frigate". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "PETER TORDENSKIOLD (1982- ), Korvet". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
