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Viking longships' last voyage strikes fear into the heart of archa


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A ROW has broken out in Norway over a decision to move three ancient Viking ships, which may not survive the journey. The University of Oslo has decided to move three longships, probably by lorry and barge, to a new museum, despite dire warnings that the thousand-year-old oak vessels could fall apart en route...

 

The Scotsman

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Probably seems that the present location isn't making any money for the university so they are taking a frightening risk. If it was just a case of preservation, why can't it be done at the present location?

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