Wyvern wyvern is thought to have derived from the figure of the dragon encountered by Trajan's legions in Dacia. It may be the origin of the red dragon of Wales and the golden dragon of the Kingdom of Wessex carried at the Battle of Burford in AD 752. The concept of winged snakes is common in cultures around the Mediterranean, with a notable example being the Egyptian goddess Wadjet. The oldest creatures outright referred to as "winged dragons" are Helios' chariot steeds, which aid Medea. Wyverns are very similar to dragons, and in many languages, cultures and contexts no clear distinction
Wyvern (vessel) she was given to Stavanger Maritime Museum as a cultural monument by Crown Prince Haakon. Sailed by volunteers, she has represented Stavanger in several national and international sailing regattas and gatherings, including five Tall Ship races. On 11 July 2013, during the 2013 Tall Ships' Race, "Wyvern" started to take in water between the Swedish islands Gotland and Öland. Sweden’s air and sea rescue service retrieved the ten crew members; "Wyvern" sank about four hours after she had sent her distress call. Three crew members from the Dutch sailship "Wylde Swan", which also participated in the Tall Ships' race, went