Viking Ship Saga Farmann Embarks on Historic European Journey

A replica of a Viking ship, named Saga Farmann, has embarked on a journey through European waters, inspired by Nordic sailors who traveled from Scandinavia over a millennium ago to explore, trade, and conquer. The full-size 10th-century Viking cargo ship, made of oak and pine, was found in Norway in 1893 and excavated in the 1970s. The original route of the journey was planned to end in the White Sea off northern Russia, but due to the war in Ukraine, it was rerouted to follow European rivers from west to east.

During the Viking Age, lasting from the 8th to the 11th century AD, Norsemen traveled aboard wooden longships to raid, trade, and settle across a wide area, including North America, showcasing their expert seafaring knowledge. The Saga Farmann’s journey, which began in 2023, was inspired by sagas depicting Vikings traveling to Constantinople. Constructing the exact replica of a Knarr, the ship launched in 2018 with years of hard work from enthusiasts and government support from Denmark and Norway.

The 21-meter-long ship’s final leg takes it through Italy, Sicily, and Rome before navigating up the Italian coast and French Riviera to Paris. The Saga Farmann is equipped with sails, oars, and four electric motors to move against the wind and upstream, with over three tons of batteries on board for propulsion and ballast. The journey showcases the dedication of craftsmen and the enduring legacy of Viking seafaring technology.

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