Víkin - Sjóminjasafn í Reykjavík
The Coast Guard vessel Ódinn
THE ICELANDIC COAST GUARD owned and operated Ódinn for nearly half a century, 1960-2006. Built in Aalborg, Denmark, the ship is 63 m long and 10 m wide and registers 910 grt. It has a specially reinforced prow and sides for sailing in ice. There are two main engines on board which deliver an engine speed of 18 knots (nautical miles), along with generators. The ship was always equipped with the most up to date navigational and telecommunications equipment. The towing winch weighed 20 tons and had a 3 km long tow rope.
THE COAST GUARD VESSEL ÓDINN still preserves for the most part its original appearance. The main modifications were made in 1975 when a helicopter hangar and an observation turret were added. The Ódinn took part in all three Cod Wars in the twentieth century in addition to its routine Coast Guard, rescue and service tasks.
In December og January the Coast Guard vessel Ódinn is only open for visits of groups under guidance.
Below left: Ódinn arriving to Iceland in January 1960.
Warning
You are about to board a ship which was designed for special duties at sea. Please note that:
In some places there are high thresholds and fixtures/irregularities in the flooring.
In some places the ceiling is low and there are sharp corners
Stairs/ladders are steep
The visit is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights or are disabled
Parents/guardians are responsible for the conduct and safety of children; they must be under supervision
Children under the age of 12 must always be accompanied by an adult
The decks can be slippery in wet weather
Opnunartími
Opið í vetur:
þri.-fös. kl. 11:00-17:00
lau.-sun. kl. 13:00-17:00
Leiðsagnir um skipið ef það eru 3 gestir eða fleiri
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