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A magnificent modern-style Viking longship has sailed from Iceland to Stornoway.

The crew of the 18-metre long Valtýr took just over four days to sail from Vestmannaeyjar to Lewis - her first stop on a Scottish cruise.

The vessel has two 75hp engines to prevent her becoming becalmed and a handy bowthruster to assist with berthing.

Her hull is constructed from Douglas fir and mahogany on an iroko laminated keel, and coated with a high quality marine varnish. Her tall mast is of carbon fibre.

The vessel was designed and built by Sigurjon Jonsson of the Skipavik shipyard in Iceland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since it opened in 1928, the yard has serviced its local fishing fleet and has been building wooden oak plank fishing boats for 80 years.

They have a reputation for building solid boats that can withstand the harsh environment of the North Atlantic.

The vessel was based on a langship - Viking warship - design and built as a small cruiser capable of handling open seas and navigating rivers.

Her enclosed accommodation contains three double cabins with en-suite toilets and a mess room, a compact but well equipped galley, and a messroom.

 

Modern-day Viking longship visits the isles

6 August 2018