Photograph of the beitass (stretching pole) and tack on the Sea Stallion

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

World-Tree Project

2013

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http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/

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Viking Age, Vikingtiden, Vikingatida, Denmark, Danmark, Modern