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Rowing positions on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
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…
Sea Stallion Reconstructed Viking Ship in medium swell
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough' in good wind and medium swell in the Kattegat, July 2015. For more information see…
Shrouds on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Skuldelev 3 on display in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
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…
Sleeping arrangements on the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
The crew of approx. 65 would have slept in shifts on longer journeys, in rather cramped conditions as pictured here onboard Havhingsten in 2013! For more information see…
The oars of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
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/
The prow of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion'
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…
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion' at Höganäs
Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion) Viking ship in harbour at Höganäs
The remains of Skuldelev 2 in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
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…
The Sea Stallion (Havhingsten) Reconstructed Viking Ship in Rørvig Harbour
Havhingsten fra Glendalough (The Sea Stallion from Glendalough) is an accurate reconstruction of the largest of the Skuldelev ships (Skuldelev 2), a 30m long warship. The ship was reconstructed by the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde using traditional…
The Sea Stallion (video of summer sailing 2016)
Every summer I sail the mighty Sea Stallion, a faithful replica of a viking warship. The three-week raid is packed with adventure, camaraderie, exhaustion, and tons upon tons of fun.
These are just a few moments of the awe inspiring trip, and they…
These are just a few moments of the awe inspiring trip, and they…
The Stern of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
The washboard on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
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…
The yard and reefed sail of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/