Last man standing

Greenland's ferry, only means of transport until air travel took over, sets sail again

China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-04-13 10:03
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People watch from the ground as their loved ones board the ferry at the port of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 13. FLORENT VERGNES/AFP

Welcome aboard the Sarfaq Ittuk.

The ship's crew swiftly got down to work, the cook battling heavy seas to line up colorful hors d'oeuvres.

Passengers shuffled cards and rolled dice, laughter rising up around the laminated tables in the cafe, the ferry's social hub.

"We know each other. We're talking about family, friends, weddings," said Karen Rasmussen, 60.

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