Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Summary
The Swedish owners of a Viking ship used in the film The Odyssey say the film studio Universal damaged the ship and has not paid the $6,000 bill for repairs. The ship was returned after six months of filming, but the owners say they have not received payment despite an agreement.Key Facts
- The Viking ship Glad av Gillberga, based on a 1040 AD wreck, was used in the movie The Odyssey.
- The ship sailed in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and even Canada over nearly 30 years.
- Universal promised to pay for any damage caused during the six months of filming.
- The ship suffered damage to its stern (rear) and mast (vertical pole for sails).
- Vikingaleden, the nonprofit running the ship, invoiced Universal $6,000 for repair materials.
- No payment has been received from Universal, despite repeated requests.
- The Vikingaleden association has about 200 members and says the amount is significant for them.
- The movie The Odyssey made $264 million in its opening weekend and features actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
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