the return of the longship
Published July 5, 2007 | 
10.00 p.m. The wind is rising. Pouring rain.Two crew-members evacuated to the support vessel.One with a knee injury, one due to freeze down. - Logbook, july 1
The Sea Stallion from Glendalough is the Worlds largest reconstruction of a Viking Age warship. Few minutes ago the 30 metre long ship departed. For the next six weeks the 65 man crew will bring the ship through numerous trials.
The trials will give answers to many questions unsolved today; how long took it for a Viking Age fleet to do the distance from Denmark to Ireland, what was the maximum speed of the Viking Age warships and what was life on board most likely? – July 1, 2007
Sure, it’s not kayaking, but it’s certainly worth watching. Already the crew has had to deal with hypothermia becoming an issue. I wonder if one thing we will learn from this adventure is not so much about the ship, but about the men who sailed them. Time and time again we look back into history and wonder at the strenth and endurance of those who went before us. Seeing all that they have done without our modern concerns and conveniences has to leave you in awe.
Follow along with the “Sea Stallion” (No I don’t mean Simon Osborne) at their website right here.
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2 Responses to the return of the longship
That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!
Sign me up!!!!!
Huge compliment, Derrick, when I cover a story a couple of days before you
Still need another paddle pal for the PRico trip…?