"Skibet skal sejle i nat" was the first Danish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. It was sent in 1957 and was performed by Birthe Wilke and Gustav Winckler . The song is a ballad duet, with the lyrics suggesting that one of them takes a sea voyage and the one leaving states his feelings for the girl he's singing to. The song was performed ninth in the final, following France and preceding Switzerland. At the close of voting, it had received 10 points, placing 3rd in a field of 10.