Aerial photograph of the Skuldelev excavations in the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
Excavations
An aerial photograph taken in 1962, showing the barrier in the Roskilde Fjord constructed to excavate the five Skuldelev ships. These ships are now on display in the <a href="http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/" target="_blank">Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.</a>
Vikingeskibsmuseet Roskilde/ Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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The remains of Skuldelev 2 in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Viking ships
The Viking warship Skuldelev 3 in 29.4 meters long, and the largest of the ships scuttled in the Roskilde Fjord. It dates to to c. 1042 and is built from oak from the Dublin area in Ireland and as an impressive warship probably took part in several of the major events of the late Viking Age. It is on permanent display in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde, and was reconstructed as Havhingsten. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/
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The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingeskibsmuseet) in Roskilde
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2013
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Skuldelev 3 on display in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Viking ships
The well-preserved viking ship Skuldelev 3, a small cargo vessel dating to c. 1040 and probably used for trade and transport in Danish waters and the Baltic. It is on permanent display in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde, and was reconstructed as Roar Ege. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/
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The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingeskibsmuseet) in Roskilde
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2013
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Sea Stallion Reconstructed Viking Ship in medium swell
Sailing
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough' in good wind and medium swell in the Kattegat, July 2015. For more information see <a href="http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/%20">http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/ </a>
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Sea Stallion Summer Sailing 2015
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2015
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The yard and reefed sail of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Reconstructed Viking Ships
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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The washboard on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Reconstructed Viking Ships
The gunwale of the Sea Stallion may have been fitted with a washboard, as pictured here. This helps to prevent excess water breaking over the side of the ship, particularly in big swell. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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Rowing positions on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Two crew members rowing as part of a team of 30 on board Havhingsten. Note the removal of deck planks to allow for a more efficient rowing position. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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Distributing the oars on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Great co-ordination is needed to distribute the oars used on the Sea Stallion, particularly when they need to be deployed quickly. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Photograph of the beitass (stretching pole) and tack on the Sea Stallion
Reconstructed Viking Ships
The beitass is used to secure the lower corner of the sail - it is particularly important when sailing close to the wind, and takes significant force from the sail. A team of four are needed to move the beitass. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Interior of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Interior of the Sea Stallion, with rowing benches. The spare rudder is pictured in the foreground. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Shrouds on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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The Stern of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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The oars of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
The oars in the resting position. Note the red tack oar, used to set the pace. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Hemp rope used to secure the sail of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Ropes used on the Sea Stallion are hemp ropes made in a traditional manner - hemp ropes dating to the Viking Age do survive, though horse hair and seal-skin ropes were also used. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Detail of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Detail of the weaving on Havhingten's sail. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Full view of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
The windward side of the sail, shrouds, mast. The sails are made from densely woven sheeps' wool dyed with ochre and treated with horse main fat. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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The prow of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion'
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Photo of the prow of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough' showing the rowing benches, deck and upper strakes. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion' at Höganäs
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion) Viking ship in harbour at Höganäs
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Detail of the clinker-built construction of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking ship
Reconstructed Viking Ships
Viking ships were clinker built, with the strakes overlapping and joined by clinch (or clinker) nails allowing for a degree of flexibility in the hull. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
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2013
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Ballast in the hold of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
Reconstructed Viking Ships
The Vikings used large stones as ballast in Viking ships, a practice still common in traditional boats in Norway. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
World-Tree Project
2013
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