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The reconstructed Viking Ship 'Saga Oseberg' photographed at RoskildeSaga Oseberg is an exact replica of the early-ninth-century Oseberg ship, found in a burial mound in near Tønsberg in Vestfold, Norway. It is…
The yard and reefed sail of the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughFor more information see…
The washboard on board the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughThe 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…
Rowing positions on board the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughTwo 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.…
Distributing the oars on board the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughGreat co-ordination is needed to distribute the oars used on the Sea Stallion, particularly when they need to be deployed quickly. For more…
Photograph of the beitass (stretching pole) and tack on the Sea StallionThe 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…
Interior of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'Interior of the Sea Stallion, with rowing benches. The spare rudder is pictured in the foreground. For more information see…
Shrouds on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'For more information see…
The Stern of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'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…
Hemp rope used to secure the sail of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'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…
Detail of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'Detail of the weaving on Havhingten's sail. For more information see…
Full view of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'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…
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…
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion' at HöganäsHavhingsten (The Sea Stallion) Viking ship in harbour at Höganäs
Detail of the clinker-built construction of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking shipViking ships were clinker built, with the strakes overlapping and joined by clinch (or clinker) nails allowing for a degree of flexibility in the…
Ballast in the hold of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking ShipThe Vikings used large stones as ballast in Viking ships, a practice still common in traditional boats in Norway. For more information see…
Sleeping arrangements on the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking ShipThe crew of approx. 65 would have slept in shifts on longer journeys, in rather cramped conditions as pictured here onboard Havhingsten in 2013! For…
Prow decoration on the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughThis prow decoration is a replica of a tenth or eleventh century bronze 'weather vane' from S
Reconstructed Viking Ship 'Ottar' photographed at the Viking Ship Museum, RoskildeOttar is a reconstruction of Skuldelev 1, an ocean-going cargo vessel from c. 1030 discovered in the Roskilde Fjord barrier along with several other…