Amon Amarth Lille Draken

http://www.davidjones.uk.com
used on front cover of metal hammer feb 2009
LILLE DRAKEN small viking long boat
David Jones -- designed and built the Lille Draken.in his back garden over the course of one year.
A bespoke furniture maker, with more than 22 years experience, David Jones' clients include embassies, Viscount Linley and Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen . Married to Kathy for 20 years and a father of four.

http://www.davidjones.uk.com

Sophia Myles -- film & TV Star . Sophia Myles
Role: Naming Lille Draken - in Norse tradition a woman names the boat.

International film star Sophia Myles, is best known for her definitive performance as Lady Penelope in Thunderbirds and as the female lead -- Lizzie - in ITV's drama Colditz. Just 25 years old, her career has already seen her working with internationally acclaimed names -- her most recent film Art School Confidential launches in the US later this year and sees her working with figures such as John Malkovich, Angelica Houston and Jim Broadbent.

http://www.sophiamyles.org

Ulf Greder -- Jarlen (the Earl) of Bärsärkar och Vikingar in the UK.

Role: Master of ceremonies

Presiding over proceedings, Ulf Greder is the Jarlen (Earl) of Bärsärkar och Vikingar in the UK, a 250-strong organisation for Norse-men in the UK which was first formed in London some 120 years ago. Swedish born, Ulf currently lives in a small village in Wiltshire.

Reverend Peter Myles -- Vicar of St John the Baptist Church, Isleworth

Role: Blessing the boat in naval tradition.

Peter Myles has been vicar of St John the Baptist Church, Isleworth for 12 years and it was here that he met David Jones, a member of his congregation. First ordained in 1971, since serving his first curacy in Tideswell, north Derbyshire he's been in the Kensington Episcopal area.

Mark Edwards -- friend and owner of Richmond Boat Houses.

Role: Raising the sail, a skilled job and rowing

Mark, owner or Richmond Boathouses, is an expert boat-builder in his own right has appeared on television in programmes such as Country File. As a friend of David's he was able to provide advice during the project.

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[DavidJonesFurniture]

A very short loop taken on a digital camera and repeated to show how fast and smooth these viking craft were . Notice how little bow wave is produced , because all the water is driven downwards by the shape of the hull ( for boaty types, all lands are square on to the water no real attempt is made to push the water to the side ).

[etellurian]

YouTube recommended this video. She is small but mighty. Looks like much fun. Thanks for sharing your joy and craftsmanship.

E-T