Uploaded November 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Modifying the Real 115ft Wooden Ship from The Odyssey for Massive Waves | Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre #TheOdyssey #ShipBuilding #HeavyEngineering
To prepare Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre, the real open wooden ship utilized in Christopher Nolanโs production of The Odyssey, for the extreme conditions of the North Atlantic, the crew had to structurally reinforce the entire vessel. This video shows the heavy, precise marine carpentry required to alter an ancient hull design for deep-ocean survival. Please visit our website for more information: drakenhh.com
The modifications focused on strengthening the framework, increasing internal comfort for the crew, and raising the ship's defense against massive ocean waves.
What this structural footage highlights:
Using specialized extra-long drill bits to bore straight down through the deck timbers, frames, ribs, and entirely through the oak keel.
The grueling process of working underneath the hull to chisel out wood and hammer massive structural keel bolts completely through the ship's bottom.
Hand-shaping fresh-cut oak beams to custom-fit the unique curves of the historical hull.
Raising the height of the hull sides by adding an extra layer of planking to block heavy seas and prevent large waves from swamping the open deck.
How the authentic clinker-built design naturally diverts water away from the vessel when hitting rolling swells.
These vital engineering upgrades ensure the massive wooden longship can safely navigate the rough waters of global expeditions and high-stakes cinematic voyages alike.
๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ.
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Modifying the Real 115ft Wooden Ship from The Odyssey for Massive Waves | Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre
Modifying the Real 115ft Wooden Ship from The Odyssey for Massive Waves | Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre #TheOdyssey #ShipBuilding #HeavyEngineering
To prepare Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre, the real open wooden ship utilized in Christopher Nolanโs production of The Odyssey, for the extreme conditions of the North Atlantic, the crew had to structurally reinforce the entire vessel. This video shows the heavy, precise marine carpentry required to alter an ancient hull design for deep-ocean survival. Please visit our website for more information: drakenhh.com
The modifications focused on strengthening the framework, increasing internal comfort for the crew, and raising the ship's defense against massive ocean waves.
What this structural footage highlights:
Using specialized extra-long drill bits to bore straight down through the deck timbers, frames, ribs, and entirely through the oak keel.
The grueling process of working underneath the hull to chisel out wood and hammer massive structural keel bolts completely through the ship's bottom.
Hand-shaping fresh-cut oak beams to custom-fit the unique curves of the historical hull.
Raising the height of the hull sides by adding an extra layer of planking to block heavy seas and prevent large waves from swamping the open deck.
How the authentic clinker-built design naturally diverts water away from the vessel when hitting rolling swells.
These vital engineering upgrades ensure the massive wooden longship can safely navigate the rough waters of global expeditions and high-stakes cinematic voyages alike.
๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ.
youtube.com/@DrakenHH/?sub_confirmation=1
๐ Stay Connected With Us.
Facebook: facebook.com/DrakenHH
Instagram: instagram.com/DrakenHH
Website: drakenhh.com
Twitter (X): https://x.com/DrakenHH
๐ฉ For business inquiries:
=============================
๐ฌSuggested videos for you:
โถ๏ธyoutube.com/watch?v=6bTkmG5b-VQ
โถ๏ธyoutube.com/watch?v=RoVKFerl5iY
โถ๏ธyoutube.com/watch?v=WDWjKn-oL4A
โถ๏ธyoutube.com/watch?v=IZUKjPHeb9M
โถ๏ธyoutube.com/watch?v=J1XYTZkXA-c
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#drakenharaldharfagre #theodyssey #shipbuilding #heavyengineering #realseamanship #woodenboats
Modifying the Real 115ft Wooden Ship from The Odyssey for Massive Waves | Draken Harald Hรฅrfagre
