# Orkan Viking-inspired ship Portuguese expedition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orkan-viking-inspired-ship-portuguese-expedition
> Updated: 2026-08-24T15:05:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4.

The Orkan, a 28-meter Viking-inspired vessel built by the French collective Bátar with the assistance of over 500 volunteers, has continued its coastal voyage along the Portuguese coast. Sailing under the French flag, the expedition aims to connect maritime heritage with historical research, highlighting the potential presence of Nordic navigators on the Iberian Atlantic coast over a millennium ago.

Following its initial stops in Vila Real de Santo António, Sines, and Setúbal, the vessel has arrived in Lisbon. It docked at Doca de Alcântara, where it drew significant public interest. The 22-member crew, composed of 11 men and 11 women, continues the journey toward Peniche and Leixões, with an expected arrival in Leixões around August 26. This coastal route serves as preparation for a planned North Atlantic crossing to New York in 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Orkan Viking drakkar sails along the Portuguese coast

The Orkan, a 28-meter Viking-style drakkar, is sailing the Portuguese coast to promote maritime heritage and historical connection between Nordic navigators and the Iberian Peninsula.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orkan-viking-drakkar-sails-along-the-portuguese-coast

### 2026-08-21: Viking vessel Orkan docks in Setúbal during Portuguese coastal voyage

The Viking-inspired vessel ‘Orkan’ docked in Setúbal during its voyage along the Portuguese coast, continuing its journey toward Lisbon and Leixões.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viking-vessel-orkan-docks-in-setbal-during-portuguese-coastal-voyage

### 2026-08-18: Orkan Viking drakkar arrives in Sines as part of Bátar expedition

The Orkan, a 28-meter Viking-style drakkar built by the French Bátar collective, is docking in Sines, Portugal, as part of an expedition to preserve traditional maritime knowledge.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orkan-viking-drakkar-arrives-in-sines-as-part-of-btar-expedition

### 2026-08-12: Orkan Viking-inspired ship to arrive in Vila Real de Santo António

The Viking-inspired ship Orkan will arrive in Vila Real de Santo António on August 17, beginning a Portuguese coastal journey to prepare for a planned North Atlantic crossing to New York in 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orkan-viking-inspired-ship-to-arrive-in-vila-real-de-santo-antnio

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