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An American researcher drowns after a Viking duplicate ship sinks off Norway’s coast
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An American researcher drowns after a Viking duplicate ship sinks off Norway’s coast

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By Tycoon Herald 6 Min Read Published August 30, 2024
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An American researcher drowns after a Viking duplicate ship sinks off Norway’s coast

This photograph launched by the Norwegian Police exhibits the Viking ship duplicate, known as Naddodd, moored on the quay in Måløy, Norway, on Wednesday, after it capsized earlier this week off Norway’s coast.

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A historic journey resulted in tragedy this week when a Viking duplicate ship capsized off the coast of Norway, killing an American archaeologist who was a part of its worldwide crew.

The six-person group had been piloting the open wood ship, named Naddodd, on a roughly 1,000-mile journey from the Faroe Islands to Trondheim, Norway.

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“This expedition, honoring the Viking navigator Naddodd, aims to preserve Viking culture and navigational skills for future generations,” Sail2North expeditions, which organized the voyage, stated in an Instagram submit in Might.

The group — made up of 4 Swiss, one Faroese and one American — departed on Saturday from Suðuroy, the southernmost of the 18 Faroe Islands, for what was anticipated to be a several-day journey.

However on Tuesday night, met with stronger-than-expected winds and excessive waves, it capsized off the Norwegian coastal city of Stad.

The Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) informed CNN that the boat despatched out a misery sign at round 5:45 p.m. native time, however when rescuers arrived, crew members signaled that they have been protected.

They issued one other misery name round 8 p.m. native time, at which level native civilian boats acquired to the scene and noticed the ship had capsized. 5 members of the crew managed to board an inflatable life raft and have been airlifted to security inside an hour, the JRCC stated, however one particular person was trapped beneath the boat.

Emergency responders battled powerful situations, together with 40-knot winds and 16-foot waves, based on a video posted to social media by Norway’s Sea Rescue Society.

The next morning, as soon as situations improved, rescuers discovered a physique beneath the capsized boat.

On Friday, Sail2North recognized the sufferer as 29-year-old Karla Dana, whom it had beforehand described as “the youngest member of our crew and embodies both the curiosity of a field researcher and the boldness of an adventurer.”

Dana, an archaeologist and discipline researcher, had labored in plenty of nations, from Costa Rica to Germany to Morocco to Taiwan, based on her LinkedIn web page. She was a member of the prestigious Explorers Membership, and was pursuing a grasp’s diploma in archaeology on the College of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland.

In a joint assertion shared with Sail2North, Dana’s sister and her fiancé stated she “tackled every adventure with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.”

“She always made life look easy,” Alejandra Dana and Grant McDaniel wrote. “She created a light that illuminated everyone around her everywhere she went. If you ever had the opportunity to know her, consider yourself one of the luckiest people on this planet.”

Dana had shared on LinkedIn earlier this yr that she was wanting ahead to taking part within the Viking expedition.

“Thrilled to be a part of this crew, fearlessly embarking on this Nordic voyage on a Viking ship replica across the North Sea, pushing through physical and mental limits to sail into history,” Dana wrote.

Dana additionally authored a number of posts for the expedition’s weblog, which is now password-protected.

“It’s hard to keep excitement from turning into fear when you see those waves casually tossing around huge modern boats like toys,” she wrote in a submit printed Wednesday, based on the BBC. “But there’s a wild beauty in the North Sea, a reminder of nature’s raw power, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this adventure.”

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Authorities imagine a robust wave was doubtless chargeable for the capsizing, which they’re viewing as a “tragic accident” fairly than a legal matter, based on the Related Press.

Sail2North stated on Friday that its crew was made up of “highly experienced explorers who undertook extensive training” and “took every precaution to ensure their safety.”

The opposite crew members embody the 56-year-old captain and expedition chief, a 54-year-old artist and seaman who holds a Guinness World Report for rowing throughout two oceans in the identical yr, a 37-year-old excessive sports activities aficionado, a 41-year-old photographer and a 50-year-old engineer.

“Despite their diligent efforts and adherence to these measures, the outcome was unforeseen and deeply upsetting,” it stated, including it’s dedicated to supporting Dana’s household and honoring her legacy.

A spokesperson with a public relations agency representing the group informed NPR over e-mail that the remainder of the crew is touring dwelling to be with their households and “continues to receive support from a dedicated care team.” It anticipates offering additional updates subsequent week.

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