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Reconstructed Viking ShipsVarious views of the reconstructed Viking ships at the Tonsberg Viking festival.
Reconstructed Viking ShipsReconstructed Viking ships at the Tønsberg Viking Festival. The ship closest to the foreground is Saga Oseberg, a reconstruction of the Oseberg ship.…
Replica of a drawing of a Viking ship from Jarlshof in Shetland Museum and ArchivesA replica of a slate drawing from the important site of Jarlshof, dating to 800-1100. The drawing elegantly depicts a Viking ship with rigging. The…
Sheet Block from the Oseberg ShipSheet block for the sail on the Oseberg ship.
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering OarA view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipOars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Gokstad BoatsThese are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
The Gokstad ShipThe Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD.…
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
A parrel and rope tighteners from the Oseberg burialThe parrel (left) was used to fix the sail to the mast on the ship. The rope tighteners would have been used wherever needed in the rigging.
Rune stone (U Fv1976;104)Rune stone fromUppsala domkyrka, Uppland (U Fv1976;104). According to theSamnordisk runtextdatabasthe inscription reads: rikr * ok * hulti *…
Rune stone (U 1016)Rune stone from Fjuckby, Uppland (U 1016). According to theSamnordisk runtextdatabasthe inscription reads: §P * liutr : sturimaþr * riti…
Havhingstens Rejse (The Sea Stallion's Journey) video clip from the Viking Ship MuseumEt sammendrag af filmen "Havhingstens rejse. En forsøgsrejse i film og musik", som kan ses på Vikingeskibsmuseet i forbindelse med den udstilling, der…
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,…
Hurstwic: Rowing a Viking ShipHurstwic recently conducted some rowing experiments aboard a reproduction Viking ship to learn more about how Viking-age sailors may have rowed their…
Lofotr Viking Festival 2009 - Rowing the Lofotr and Vargfotr viking shipsFrom a visit of Lofotr Viking Museum during the Viking Festival in August 2009. Rowing the Viking ships Lofotr and Vargfotr.
The Introduction of Sails to Scandinavia: Raw materials, Labour and LandThis paper explores the logistical consequences of the introduction of sails to Scandinavia on the threshold of the Viking Age.
Blog post: Following up on Viking SailsA follow-up post about the practicalities of making sails for Viking ships. See the related items for earlier discussion on how Vikings made sails.