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The Draken Harald Hårfagre is a Viking dragon ship, combining “ocean-crossing sailing capabilities with a warship's use of oars.” Construction of the ship began in 2010, with Norway’s foremost traditional boatbuilders working on the project. The ship first set sail in 2012, and plans are underway to sail to Green Bay, Wisconsin. You read that right! Vikings coming to Green Bay, and not those other Vikings. According to Wiki:
In May 2016 Draken Harald Hårfagre will leave her home port in Haugesund, Norway and sail off for a great challenge across the North Atlantic Ocean. The aim is to explore and relive one of the most mythological sea voyages – the first transatlantic crossing, and the Viking discovery of the New World more than a thousand years ago. The project will create cross-border meetings and inspire people to go beyond the horizon in a modern Viking saga. Along the traditional route, the ship will pass historical Viking settlements at Shetland, Faroe Islands, Island and Greenland. Upon reaching the American continent, Expedition America 2016 will sail on visiting ports in Canada and USA.
The expedition’s website has a map of the planned route.
The following videos show the Draken Harald Hårfagre under construction and at sail along the Norwegian coastline.
Sources and additional reading: Draken Expedition America and Wikipedia
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