Now like a phoenix, a longboat christened "Stormbird" measuring 30 feet (nine metres) went on view for the first time at a Viking festival in northern England last week.

Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labour of love. "It is not about a ...

AFP UK military veterans rebuild lives carving Viking longboat Posted: February 19, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 In a workshop in northeast England, a team mainly comprised of military ...

But it's the carving on the ship that I find truly incredible ... NEIL OLIVER:'For centuries, the secret of Viking success was their ships. To sail in them was to be a Viking.

Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labour of love. "It is not about a ...