In western Norway, an ocean going Viking longship is taking shape. Named the Dragon Harald Fairhair, (or in Norwegian Draken Harald Hårfagre) she is the largest Viking longship to have been built in modern times and is due to be launched in the Summer of 2012. Here is a fascinating video which looks at the construction of the ancient clinker-built ship.
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Incredible project.
And strange to think that it’s taken so much planning, when you consider the originals were built practically on the fly, and used to tackle some of the toughest and hostile waters in the world…
Any idea what the boat will be used for once in service?
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