After a scenic day transiting the inland waterways of the Netherlands as well as the huge industrial port of Rotterdam the five person crew aboard Archimedes said farewell to our friends from Elling Shipbuilding and in a small ceremony on board, took down the Dutch flag and the builder’s temporary registration numbers and hoisted the United States ensign - thus officially starting the 3,495 nautical mile homeward journey. With such an ambitious itinerary - crossing the Arctic Circle and calling at ports within the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland - it was only fitting for us to depart ahead of a deepening low and advancing gale. Fortune was on our side and we arrived into Lowestoft, UK in driving rain and building seas around 2am - but still well ahead of the worst weather. All voyages start somewhere - with a spark that becomes an idea that turns into a plan. This one is no different. The spark was the search for the perfect boat and the plan was how to get it home. Living
What a fantastic trip you are making! We used to have an Elling E4, we know what great ships they are…..
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWishing you a safe voyage home….. Rachel and Willem Don.
Hello Family, we have just sold our E4 , our 2e Elling as well. You made the best decision to buy an Elling,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is a great ship . We wish you great trip and a save journey.
We hope you keep posting on this blog as we love to follow your amazing trip and watch the beautiful pictures.
Enjoy and save journey , Ab & Ada Doorenbos from Holland
Hi Vikings,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour Atlantic crossing is a great and interesting plan!
Thanks for sharing!
Greetings, Werner