From Viking to Victorian:
Exploring the use of iron in ship building 

Olaf T. Engvig is internationally known for his lifelong commitment to saving and protecting historic boats and ships. He has received numerous grants and quite a few special awards, including the Saint Olaf's Medal from King Olav V of Norway and the Gold Medal of Merit from King Harald V of Norway for his work saving and restoring historic vessels. Olaf Engvig was born in Norway and grew up in Rissa. He has a Cand. Philol. (Graduate) degree in Maritime History from the University of Oslo.

He is a maritime historian, photographer, author of numerous books, and consultant to maritime museums in Norway, Sweden, and other countries. He has been the editor of several magazines in Norway, and a leader and diver in marine archaeological expeditions and excavations. In addition, he was the founder and CEO of a shipyard specializing in restoration of historic ships, and has been instrumental in restoring many unique old vessels.

Feel free to visit Olaf Engvig's web site for more information about Olaf Engvig's background and Viking to Victorian research

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