Although the Oseberg Ship relocation earlier this autumn went seamlessly according to plan, the museum staff are now facing an even more complex challenge. There are several reasons for this.
Reasons why the relocation of the Gokstad Ship is more complex
- The Gokstad Ship received rougher treatment during its excavation than the Oseberg Ship, which was excavated about 20 years later.
- The last time the Gokstad Ship was relocated, it was divided into two; this will be the first time it is moved in one piece.
- The ship is about one ton heavier than the Oseberg Ship