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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Stern of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'For more information see…
Shrouds on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'For more information see…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
The yard and reefed sail of the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughFor more information see…
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 pendant (or clothing appliqué) from HedebyThe bronze pendant (or clothing appliqué) has been found in trade emporium in Hedeby / Haithabu.
This find is a part of permanent exhibition in…
Reconstruction of Stem of Oseberg ShipA reconstruction of the stem of the Oseberg ship marks the Slottsfjellsmuseum.
Print of Oseberg TapestryA print of part of the Oseberg tapestry on a wall at the Slottsfjellsmuseum.
Drawing of the Klåstad ShipA line drawing of the Klåstad ship on the wall at the Slottsfjellsmuseum. It shows which parts survive of the ship.
Carved stoneA stone carved with two boats and cup marks in Slottsfjellsmuseet.
The Klåstad shipPhotographs of the remains of the Klåstad ship in Slottsfjellsmuseet.