MODERN vikings
By Keith Platt Photos Gary Sissons
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sbjorn Pedersen is a big Viking fan, but he is also ready and willing to dispel a few myths. The “invaders” did not sport horns on their helmets and some long boats were designed for trade, not warfare. With Asbjorn in charge, it is quite likely that a Viking ship built in Hastings will make a record voyage from Australia to Denmark. However, the ship will be carried aboard a modern-day freighter rather than setting sail and relying on the stamina of oarsmen. continued page 18...
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April 2022