I love those Ravens, I noticed them as soon as they came into view, I knew exactly what they were, but I didn't know their names, but I do now, Great Video, and a truly beautiful Viking Longship
September 30, 2018 Norfolk, VA: As part of the East Coast Tour 2018, we had a pier-side tour to discover the world’s largest operating Viking ship during its four-day stopover in Norfolk. It was docked next to the mighty Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64) at the Nauticus/Navy Museum. We enjoyed our visit with an engaging look at the modern-day Viking spirit.
Honestly i would say this is an amazing ship but true viking culture and hand made artifacts i would say make you feel there energy but this i would suggest going to norway and seeing the oslo or gokstad two beautiful presentation ships also sea worthy but beautiful go out there see the muséum its absolutly the exact thing to make you feel the energy of a germanic warrior who wanted to sail the across the open sea and make a better life .
True, but these were requirements under modern international vessel standards. Back up power, GPS, self contained water, bathroom facilities, even the minimum LOA/Beam dimensions were governed by modern regulations for construction of an ocean going vessel able to withstand worst case conditions in the Atlantic with a large crew. Still..if you watch the building of the vessel, the construction techniques, and overall detail, pride of employing these direct practices after years of studying the long ships in Oslo, the spirit of the build itself is quite remarkable. For what it's worth, I was told that there have only been several instances where they actually employed the engines, and that was during adverse docking conditions. These crews really work their asses off, and get one hell of an adventure abound the Draken. Very cool experience!
Does it have any propulsion other than oars and a sail? I ask because I saw the video of it going up the Hudson River with the sail down and no one rowing.
Yes, they must follow international shipping regulations. They should have 100 men to row the ship, but cannot have so many onboard due to safety regulations. To be allowed to sail internationally you need insurance, gps, vhf, lights and engine.
Nope. Below deck is full of ballast rocks, supplies, wires and pipes, engines, septic and fuel tanks, etc. Lots of things going on underneath. The tent is kind of sunk into the deck though and where all the crew sleep.
I would have been real proud to have been apart of this whole undertaking . except i would have had to have a full body armor holding my lady . id go after that cute little blond with the red cap haha
Well, in ancient times the diesel engine was probably named Sven, it would be about 70-110 kg and almost 2 meters high. As of fuel... It depends on how much food and water they would carry.
She is too wide in the beam, has shelters for the crew, has two diesel engines and two shafts, no oars and no Kirk Douglas jumping on the oars. She is an embarrassment to the MEN that sailed Viking ships and ripping off those that want to see her.
I think you should watch the other videos where it sails the high seas😒The ship is Very seaworthy.Built here in Norway the same way our ancient ships was.Do your homework..
In order to be allowed in the open ocean certain concessions were made. Build a bridge and get over it. It is still a thing of beauty and while not 100 percent accurate it is still better than most things you will see.
@@chrisgriffith9252 The Vikings sail across the open ocean in authentic ships, with electronics, motors. etc. It is not the boat the compromises were made for, but the crew.
