The world´s oldest viking ship on the seas with thousand year roots
to 3 different ships
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GOKSTAD
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| VP has her lines in appr half scale |
- Norwegian burial ship Longship appr 23 m
- Built 850 - 950 , Found 1880
- Depl calculated to appr 28 ton with 40-60 men
- Mast height 12 mtr. Sail area appr 70 sqmetres
- 16 pair of oars through holes, 32 shields (black or yellow)
- Iron riveted, but ribs lashed to lowest boards (= elastic hull!)
- Steering oar length 3,3 m
- Max speed probably 15 - 20 knots!
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OSEBERG
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| VP has rich ornaments of very high class |
- Norwegian burial ship, a pleasure ship for queen Aasa
- Built 9 th century, found 1903, length 21 m
- Lower hull, probably built for pleasure trips in calm waters
- Decorated with rich ornaments
- Unsurpassed viking age engravings
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SVEA SHIPS
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| (Eastward), VP has this size |
- On russian rivers to Gaardarike and Miklagaard (Istanbul)
- To be hauled passing wild rapids
- Typical length 11-14 m
- Crew 10 - 15 men
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