Danish replica of Viking ship sets sail for Ireland

A Viking ship has set sail for Dublin from the Danish port of Roskilde, in an attempt to recreate the voyages undertaken by early Norsemen.

The 30m (100ft) long replica, called Sea Stallion, is said to be the world's largest reconstructed Viking vessel.

It is based on a ship made nearly 1,000 years ago in Ireland, which in 1962 was excavated from the Roskilde fjord.



A crew of 65 volunteers will travel the 1,900km (1,200 miles) to Dublin, using only oar and sail power.

"The Vikings are coming back. Be prepared," Captain Carsten Hvid shouted before jumping onboard the ship.

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