A Real Viking Ship in Fargo Moorhead?

See how one man's dream became a reality. Robert Asp of Moorhead dreamed of building a replica Viking Ship and sailing it to Norway, the land of his ancestors. Photographs, recordings and an award-winning documentary chronicles the construction of the 76-foot, hand-built Viking ship Hjemkomst and its incredible 6,000-mile voyage across the Atlantic in 1982. The ship is on display at the Center, along with other national traveling exhibits. Handicap Access, Gift Shop, On-Site Motor Coach Parking, Admission Charged, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, On-Site Automobile Parking, Restrooms, Credit Cards Accepted, Member of the Red River Area Attractions.

Get more info on the ship with these vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StrQ1vEENms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2K8jq5adXg

Or visit their website!
http://www.hjemkomst-center.com/

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• boats
• History
• MN
• Moorhead
• Ship
• Ships
• Viking

[Polypropellor]

I thought I was going to see an interesting story of the build of a viking ship...Oh, well.

[fargomoorheadcvb]

@Polypropellor i have added some links to the description to more info. The museum has a 30 min video of the building process. I just don't have access to it. I hope this helps!

[bammargerarocks99]

:o i was threre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fargomoorheadcvb]

Pretty cool story that goes along with that ship.

[MidgardEagle]

Search YouTube for "Viking Ship Hjemkomst Center, Fargo-Moorhead".

[benzo430]

can you actualy show a good picture of the ship??? and it's construction?

[CoolBurn8]

ANY GUYS UP?

ANY GUYS UP? CT