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Oslo - Vikings to Peace Prizes, and into the Trollhattan Canal Episode 26

9 February 2025 · 18 min · 276 views · Southport Sailing Club, Ontario

What this video covers

Erin and Marie visit Oslo, Norway, to tour maritime and cultural landmarks before transiting the Swedish canal system. The pair explores the Vigeland Sculpture Park, which features 212 bronze and granite works by Gustav Vigeland.1:55 They visit the Kon-Tiki Museum to view the balsa raft used by Thor Heyerdahl in 1947 and his reed boat, Ra II.11:22 At the Fram Museum, they examine the 1892 polar exploration ship *Fram*, noting its triple-layered oak and greenheart hull and its historical use of a windmill for electric power.12:31 The visit concludes with stops at the Nobel Peace Prize Museum, the National Museum, and the Historical Museum for Viking artifacts.13:56 Following the Oslo trip, the crew departs Gothenburg to transit the Trollhättan and Göta Canals.16:46 Despite their extensive experience on the Erie, Welland, and Crinan canals, they report significant difficulties during the Swedish canal transit and advise against the route for future passages.17:26

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