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Chincoteague, Virginia: Big Viking (In Transition)

A fiberglass statue of a Viking, distant relative of the Muffler Men. Smashed by Superstorm Sandy in Oct. 2012; restored and re-erected Oct. 2013; taken down April 2015. Moved to Illinois in 2023.

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Viking down.

Viking Muffler Man

I took a picture [of the Viking on its back] while vacationing in Chincoteague a couple of weeks ago. I was interested because it looks like a statue that I had seen, years ago, in Lake Placid, New York. I had never seen it standing on Ridge Rd in Chincoteague.

[Marilyn, 09/25/2015]

The Big Viking was a beloved icon of Chincoteague until a property owner had him taken down in April 2015. The Viking you remember from Lake Placid was purchased by Magic Forest in Lake George circa 2003, and currently slumbers in storage.

Viking Statue

On our visit to Chincoteague last week, we were told that the property where the Viking stood was sold, and the new owners didn't want it there any more.

[Sally, 09/01/2015]

Viking statue.

Big Viking Resurrected

The Viking is back!

[David Almasi, 11/30/2013]

Standing adjacent to a flea market, the old mascot of Capt. Mr. Bob Payne's Sea Treasures spent most of 2013 in pieces, but has been restored and painted.

Viking.

Chincoteague Viking

Happy to report that the Viking appears to be on the road to recovery. Local fiberglass technicians from the boat repair yard and the Coast Guard station have him reassembled and ready to head out for a new coat of paint. Hopefully, he'll be back at his post in the near future.

[Treetop Tom, 07/16/2013]

Good news!

Chincoteague Viking

Sorry to report that the Chincoteague Viking is no longer standing in the field opposite Capt'n Mr. Bob's Sea Treasures. The Viking is partially dismantled and laying in a heap at the rear of the property. Not sure if it was knocked down by a storm or if it was simply taken down.

[Treetop Tom, 05/24/2013]

Big Viking

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In Transition

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