Police and local rangers on Elcho Island in the Northern Territories of Australia were somewhat surprised when they received reports that the Vikings had a longboat off shore.
“With swords drawn, it was established the Viking vessel was a replica, crewed by six Russians who had sailed from Europe,” Watch Commander Gary Smith said.
The ship had traveled from Europe, through Africa to Thailand before passing their island on the way to Sydney. The boat had a top speed of eight knots.
For more: abc.net.au
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