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Boat named 'Troll' from Elburg in the Netherlands
Boat names in Scandinavia often make references to the Norse past, and particularly to the seafaring culture of the Vikings. It is less common to come across boats with Viking names elsewhere - this one is registered in Elburg in the Netherlands and…
Kayaks with Names from Norse Myth at Vordingborg Ro- og Kajakklub
Since the founding of the club, kayaks at Vordingborg Ro- og Kajakklub (Rowing and Kayak Club) have traditionally been named after figures from Norse mythology, both well-known and more obscure.
Boat named 'Viking', photographed on Aldeburgh Beach
Boat named viking on Aldeburgh Beach in Suffolk. Situated on the east coast and firmly within the former Danelaw, this is an appropriate location for such a boat. Aldeburgh is an Old English name, meaning 'old fortification' - the site of a Roman…
Canal boat named Viking
A boat with the name 'Viking' and an image of a horned helmet. Seen on Regent's Canal in Hackney. The name Viking is a popular one for boats, particularly in the UK.
Thor Boat on River Ouse, York
A boat named Thor spotted on the River Ouse, York, during a Dinner Cruise.
Boat named Viking photographed in Amsterdam
A small boat named Viking, with a stylised Viking head with beard and horned helmet. Seen on the canal in central Amsterdam.
Boat named 'Oden' photographed in Amsterdam
A small boat named Oden, with a stylised Viking head with beard and horned helmet. Seen on the canal in central Amsterdam.
Photo of tug named 'Magni' in Reykjavik harbour
A tug / pilot vessel used to guide large ships in and out of Reykjavik harbour - named after Thor's son Magni, gifted with prodigious strength.