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Orkan Viking-inspired ship Portuguese expedition

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The Orkan, a 28-meter Viking-inspired vessel built by the French collective ~~Bátar,~~ Bátar with the assistance of over 500 volunteers, has ~~begun a~~ continued its coastal voyage along the Portuguese coast. ~~The ship, which utilizes historical shipbuilding techniques and contemporary materials, is part of an~~ Sailing under the French flag, the expedition aims to ~~preserve traditional navigation and construction knowledge. Following~~ connect maritime heritage with historical research, highlighting the potential presence of Nordic navigators on the Iberian Atlantic coast over a ~~scheduled arrival and reception~~ millennium ago. Following its initial stops in Vila Real de Santo ~~António on August 17,~~ António, Sines, and Setúbal, the vessel has arrived in ~~Sines on August 18.~~ Lisbon. It docked at Doca de Alcântara, where it drew significant public interest. The 22-member crew, ~~led by two women, subsequently made a scheduled stop in Setúbal, docking at Cais 2 in the Port~~ composed of ~~Setúbal. During this stop, the crew was welcomed by local port authorities, nautical associations,~~ 11 men and ~~fishing community representatives, staying overnight at the local Volunteer Firefighters' facilities. After departing Setúbal,~~ 11 women, continues the ~~vessel is traveling~~ journey toward ~~Lisbon~~ Peniche and is Leixões, with an expected ~~to continue through Peniche before concluding this leg of the trip~~ arrival in Leixões on around August 26. This coastal route serves as preparation for a planned North Atlantic crossing to New York in 2027.

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