The Vikings are heading for New York City Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-09-06 | The world’s largest Viking ship, the Norwegian Draken Harald Hårfagre, will be docking in New York City September 17-26.Draken Harald Hårfagre has been on an adventurous voyage, sailing from Haugesund, Norway across the North Atlantic Ocean via the Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland to Newfoundland and into the St Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes the summer of 2016. She has visited numerous ports and has met thousands of people along her route, spreading the word about Vikings, the craftsmanship behind boatbuilding and the pursuance of ideas.Expedition America 2016 has encountered storms, icebergs, unpredicted weathers and many challenges along the route since the departure from Norway in April 2016. The aim to explore the voyage Vikings did a 1000 years ago and if it was possible to sail an open 115 ft wooden Viking ship across this waters has been proven and the arrival in New York City is the grand finale of this expedition.The Viking ship will arrive New York City September 17 and will be celebrated in a grand welcoming ceremony with speeches, interviews and Nordic entertainment. The ship will sail pass the Statue of Liberty around 11 am and arrive at North Cove Marina for the ceremony at 11.30 am. Welcome!It will be possible to visit the ship and the exhibition about the building of the ship and the history behind the expedition during the stay,Deck tours 11 am to 6 pmSunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 26Tickets to deck tours is available in the exhibition area in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.$ 10 adults (age 18 and up)$ 5 children (ages 6 to 17)The ship will be docked in North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place250 Vesey Street(just west of One World Trade Center)Make sure to catch the exhibition displayed in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.
The Dragons Head Ceremony of Draken Harald Hårfagre, Avaldsnes, Norway Draken Harald Hårfagre 2017-11-27 | The world's largest Viking Ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, is about to start her challenging voyage from Norway to Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA. The Dragon's Head has up until now been a well kept secret and will be revealed in the ceremony that starts Expedition America 2016.
Sailing into New York City September 17 2016 Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-09-26 | The largest Viking ship sailing in modern times, Draken Harald Hårfagre, sailed into New York City harbor September 17 2016. She left Haugesund, Norway, April 26 2016 and sailed across the North Atlantic Ocean to America just like the Vikings did a thousand years ago. Isn't she beautiful?
Storm in The Labrador Sea Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-08-20 | 8 minutes with the amazing Draken Viking Ship. This is the film we showed in our exhibition tent on the festivals around the Great Lakes, filmed between Greenland and Newfoundland on the crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Draken in the North Sea storm Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-08-07 | Sometimes it is hard to imagine that this was just a couple of months ago. Draken and her crew have been through storms on the North Atlantic Ocean. What an achievement, sailing from Norway, to Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland - just like the Vikings did a 1000 years ago, and into the St Lawrence Seaway, trough the locks and into the Great Lakes. She made it, it is a real modern Viking voyage.
20160716 Draken in Bay City Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-07-27 | We love to meet all the people! We love sailing!
160618 Open Ship Quebec Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-24 | In the bow Draken has 3 runes inscripted, Algiz that protects from all dangers, Tiwaz that stands for victory and strenght and radio that stands for communication and travel. The runes will give the ship protection and fair winds. In every port Draken visits we try to have her available for the public to come visit, see all the ornamentations and decorations, and experience her greatness.
Upstream the St Lawrence river Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-24 | The challenges in the St Lawrence river is very different to the ones on the North Atlantic Ocean.
160618 Saling to Quebec Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-23 | Sailing from Baie-Comeau to Quebec City, listen to Vicky talk about experience of sailng Draken!
Sailing from Greenland to Newfoundland Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-11 | Facing Icebergs, waves, and all kinds of weather Draken left Greenland the 27th of May, heading out on her last leg on the crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Björn Ahlander at LAnse aux Meadows Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-11 | A 1000 years ago the Vikings landed North America and Newfoundland. The first of June 2016 the modern Vikings on Draken did the same.
Leaving Island, sailing to Greeland Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-07 | The 16th of May Draken set sail and headed out from the port of Reykjavik for her longest leg on Expedition America 2016. The goal was the port of Qaqortoq, Greenland.
A Tribute to Norway Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-07 | The 17th of May is an important day in Norway! This film clip a celebration of Drakens home country with special thoughts to the home port of Haugesund.
Sailing from Iceland to Greeland Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-07 | The leg between Iceland to Greenland was made in 6 days and was the longest legs on the crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Breakfast onboard Draken with cook Jan Gullbrandsson Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-07 | Life onboard is not easy, the galley is open and only covered with canvas to protect the cook and the food from the worst seas and weather. The cook Janne talks about the challenges cooking onboard the world's largest Viking Ship.
Wedding at Hvalsey, Greenland. Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-06-01 | The 26th of May two of the members of the project got married in the church ruin of Hvalsey, Greenland.
Karolina Malmek Deckhand Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-05-25 | Karolina talks about her dream to cross the North Atlantic. Now it is coming true in the world's lagest Viking ship.
Jason Kraft, Deckhand Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-05-25 | Jason talks about how he ended up sailing Draken from Norway to America.
Henrik Wallgren, deckhand Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-05-24 | About the experience of sailing Draken from Norway to America.
Björn Ahlander at Tingvallir Iceland Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-05-24 | Captain Björn Ahlander talks about the experience of sailing and navigating Draken the traditional Viking route from Norway to Shetland, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and Canada and USA.
Draken sets course towards America Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-04-30 | The first days at sea! Why did Draken have to stay in Lerwik for 48 hours?
The first day of sailing Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-04-27 | Draken Harald Hårfagre sailing on Expedtion America 2016. The world's largest Viking Ship sailing in 6-9 knots on her way from Norway to Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA.
Draken head out towards America Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-04-27 | April the 26th, 06.00 Draken Harald Hårfagre left Haugesund and headed out for her challenging Expedition America 2016. From Norway to Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA.
The Dragons Head Ceremony of Draken Harald Hårfagre, Avaldsnes, Norway Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-04-26 | The world's largest Viking Ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, is about to start her challenging voyage from Norway to Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA. The Dragon's Head has up until now been a well kept secret and will be revealed in the ceremony that starts Expedition America 2016.
The Dragon Ceremony Live resumé Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-04-25 | The Dragon's Head Ceremony at Avaldsnes on April 23rd was the start of Expedition America 2016. The magnificent Dragon's head was revealed and the ceremony wished the ship and the crew fair winds and following seas. Follow her voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean!
How to pronounce Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-03-12 | Drɑːken Hɑːrald Hoːrfagrɛ - Can you say it? Draken is the Norwegian word for Dragon, Harald Hårfagre is the name of the king that unified Norway. Hårfagre means "fair haired".
160219 Tacking with Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2016-02-24 | Sailing into the wind with the world largest Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre.
About the art of rigging a Viking ship with hemp. Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-12-31 | Woody talks about hemp aboard Draken Harald Hårfagre#expeditionamerica2016
Preparing for Expedition America 2016 - Fixing the Tent Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-12-16 | The only shelter on board Draken is a tent. When preparing for the crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean the tent is becoming a little bit bigger and a small cabin is built to make the crossing a tiny bit more comfortable. Doesn't it seem cosy?
Keelson construction Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-11-12 | The work to get Draken ready for the voyage from Norway to America progresses. The keelson is lengthened, strengthening the ship for the rough waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Follow her journey all the way from Norway to Iceland, Greenland and North America 2016. #expeditionamerica2016
Reinforcing the ship Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-11-05 | Draken is being reinforced and prepared for her voyage from Norway to America 2016. In order to cross the North Atlantic Ocean safely, important improvements are that the hull side is raised, keel bolts drilled and the deck is coming up one layer. #expeditionamerica2016
Captain Björn Ahlander about sailing Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-10-09 | Cpt Björn Ahlander talks about sailing the viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre during trail sailing 2013. The trail sailings are important to try out new ways of handling the ship and training the crew.
Maintenance onboard Draken summer 2015 Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-09-13 | Here is a short clip showing ongoing maintenance onboard Draken. After the summer, more people will join in to work with necessary adjustments, and put the ship in shape for the expedition to America 2016. #expeditionamerica2016
North Sea sailing with Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2015-03-07 | This clip was used to promote the ship in America in February 2015. The first part is mainly from the summer of 2013 training along the Norwegian coast. The second part shows the ship in 2014, sailing at speeds up to 14 knots on her way back from Scotland over the North Sea.
Sailing Draken Harald Hårfagre summer 2013 Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-28 | This clip is from last summer (2013), when Draken Harald Hårfagre was training along the Norwegian coastline outside Vestlandet. She was handling really well sailing in speeds over 11 knots, even though it took a lot of people to handle the 300 square meter sail. This summer Draken is crossing the North Sea to Scotland. Follow this voyage on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
The launching of Draken Harald Hårfagre 13 of June 2012 Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-26 | The 5th June 2012 the world´s largest viking ship - Draken Harald Hårfagre was launched and named. Soon after after that, on 13th of June 2012, the 300 square meter large sail was hoisted for the first time.After having been trapped inside a shipyard for more than two years, the large Viking ship is finally in its true element; the sea. Now the time has come to tame the Draken....
Draken Harald Hårfagre - A glimpse from the shipyard Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-26 | Draken Harald Hårfagre is the largest Viking ship built in modern times. The Draken came together in Western Norway. Since visitors where rarely allowed inside the shipyard, this video was put created in order to get a glimpse of what was going on during construction. A normal working day in May 2011....
Draken Harald Hårfagre - The construction of a Viking Dragon Ship Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-25 | Dragon ships were large longships that had carved heads of dragons and other magical beings mounted on their bow. This video shows some glances from the construction of such a ship: Draken Harald Hårfagre. We are using the best of the old Norwegian clinker-building tradition, and combining this with knowledge obtained from archaeological material, Norse literature etc. Our aim is to recreate a ship with superb seaworthiness - as described in the Old Norse sagas.
Draken Harald Hårfagre test boats towing and heeling tests Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-25 | Draken Harald Hårfagre was built in Western Norway. Before we started the construction of the large Viking ship, we built three small test boats. We did towing tests, heeling tests and rowing tests to compare the different characteristics of the hulls of the tree boats.
Sailing the test boats for Draken Harald Hårfagre Draken Harald Hårfagre 2014-06-25 | The Draken Harald Hårfagre was built in Western Norway. It was planned to be the largest Viking ship built in modern times. Three 8 m long test boats were built. Those had different variations of the hull that the large Viking ship will end up with. Small variations in the shape of the hull can mean very much for how the ship will manage in the sea. For the crew this could mean the difference between life and death. The test boats were named after the three nornes: Urd, Skuld and Verdande.Draken Harald Hårfagre will sail in the wake of the Vikings. It will be a ship that has the superb seaworthiness that characterized the ocean going long ships of the Viking Age.
