Odin's Raven is a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship, which was sailed from Trondheim to Peel, Isle of Man, by a joint Manx and Norwegian crew.
The project formed part of the 1979 Manx Millennium Celebrations, and was conceived and planned by local businessman Robin Bigland.
[5] Technical advice was obtained from Alan Binns of Hull University, who sailed for the first half of the voyage; Eric Rudstrom, a fembøring sailor; and Rolf Hansen, who had extensive experience of sailing traditional square-rigged boats.
She is clinker-built of oak with galvanised iron fasteners, and her frames are lashed in place with nylon cord.
[7] Setting out from Trondheim on 27 May 1979, she was sailed by her crew of 16 via: arriving at Peel, Isle of Man on 5 July 1979 (Tynwald Day).