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The Vikings

The Vikings. Sea, Trade and Exploration. Long Ships. There were different types of longships with shorter versions used for transport and longer faster version used for war. Also called dragon ships.

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The Vikings

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  1. The Vikings Sea, Trade and Exploration

  2. Long Ships • There were different types of longships with shorter versions used for transport and longer faster version used for war. • Also called dragon ships. • The different types of longships; community ships used when the king declared war; standard ships owned by kings and earls and the “great ships” used later in large battles.

  3. Design • Shows that the Vikings created the most radical ship designs. • Extreme measurement also produced beauty in the design of these ships. • It had a small keel for traversing shallow rivers • It was one of the first ships with a square sail and oars.

  4. Life On A Longship • Smooth wood. • Cramped Spaces. • Crowded. Feels Like Sounds/Smells Like Looks Like • The ocean. • The lapping waves. • Sweat. • Men yelling excitedly about what is to come. • The intricate design of the dragon figurehead. • The endless water. • The large square sails.

  5. A Viking Voyage • What to bring: • A large woollen coat • A helmet protect our head. • An axe for chopping of peasants heads. • A small wooden shield for defending your self. • Dried fish. • Water. • A belt to keep any small items or to hang souvenirs. • Grain or flour to make bread. • Flint to make fires.

  6. Navigation: Then And Now Sextant Sunstone Radar Bearing Circle/ Compass Maps Sun Board/Sun Dial Star Maps Memory

  7. A Viking Longship Figurehead. Usually a dragon or other monster, to scare enemies or peasants upon arrival. Oar Slots. Used to hold the oars while rowing An Oar. This oar design was used by the Vikings for rowing. The Hull. The hull was made of Irish Oak. Keel. A low keel for traversing shallow rivers. Shields. Along both sides for protection

  8. Bibliography • Viking Longships http://www.suite101.com/content/viking-longboats-a4567 • Viking Navigation http://longshipco.org/viking.nav.html http://www.viking.no/e/travels/navigation/e-instru.htm • Viking Voyage http://www.reliks.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=2219 http://www.strongbowsaga.com/showwik.asp?WikID=39

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