
Björn Ahlander
Björn Ahlander is a Swedish captain known for his role in sailing the Viking longship replica Glad av Gillberga during the filming of the epic movie The Odyssey. With extensive experience at sea, he led a 30-person crew in transforming the vessel into a representation of an ancient Greek ship for the film's production, which took place over six months around Greek and Italian islands. His dedication to preserving Viking maritime heritage is evident in his work, although he has also expressed the challenges faced during filming.
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Björn Ahlander, the Swedish captain, described the challenges faced by the crew while filming on the ships.
Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage | SwedenThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-23




