Kon Tiki was a Norwegian raft that is made up of balsa wood and is extremely lightweight. It allowed for different expeditions into the Pacific in the 1900's.
The Kon-Tiki, the famous raft used by Thor Heyerdahl on his 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean, is displayed at the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, Norway. The museum showcases not only the raft but also artifacts from the expedition and other explorations by Heyerdahl. It serves as a tribute to his adventurous spirit and contributions to anthropology and oceanography.
Kon-tiki.
balsa tree trunks
In Chapter 4 of "Kon-Tiki," Thor Heyerdahl and his crew continue their preparations for the journey across the Pacific Ocean on their raft. They finalize the construction of the Kon-Tiki, ensuring it is seaworthy and equipped with the necessary supplies. The chapter highlights the challenges they face, including skepticism from experts and logistical issues, yet the crew remains determined and excited about their upcoming adventure. This chapter sets the stage for the expedition, emphasizing the spirit of exploration and the quest to prove Heyerdahl's theories about ancient Polynesian migration.
Kon-Tiki Museum was created in 1949.
The duration of Kon-Tiki - film - is 1.28 hours.
Kon-Tiki - film - was created on 1950-01-13.
A raft
The Kon-tiki
The Kon-tiki.
The Kon-tiki
In the South Pacific.
Just one.
Kon-tiki
Kon Tiki was a Norwegian raft that is made up of balsa wood and is extremely lightweight. It allowed for different expeditions into the Pacific in the 1900's.
The Kon-Tiki.