Now like a phoenix, a longboat christened "Stormbird" measuring 30 feet (nine metres) went on view for the first time at a Viking festival in northern England this week.

The event will see the closure of sections of East Quay, Victoria Road, Crown Street and Shore Road by Peel harbour from 11:30 to 18:30 BST, but emergency access will be maintained at all times.

More than 600 people are preparing to compete at the 62nd annual Viking Longboat World Championships in the west of the Isle of Man. The contest will see 62 crews of 10 people row authentic ...