American archaeologist dies after Viking replica ship sinks off coast of Norway

The Viking ship replica, called Naddodd, as it was found after capsizing off Norway’s coast (The Norwegian Armed Forces/Coast Guard via AP)

A strong wave was likely responsible for the capsizing of a Viking ship replica earlier this week off Norway’s coast that killed a US citizen, police have said.

Officers described it as a “tragic accident” that did not constitute a criminal matter.