A drainage ditch near the grave also contributed to the rapid decay of the wooden vessel, and if the excavation yielded ...

Sleek wooden vessels like the Gokstad ship were key to the success of Viking traders and raiders. Unearthed in 1880 from a burial, the ninth-century ship was powered by sail and 32 oarsmen.

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The science can also reveal the origin of old pieces of wood. In one case, archeologists determined not only the age of a Viking ship found in Denmark, they also learned that it was built in Ireland.

Countless sailing experiments with replica ships continue to confirm the excellence of Viking ship design ... Some have viewed a fragment of a small wooden disk found in a Greenland monastery ...

Fincantieri and Viking have revealed plans to build the industry’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ships. According to a joint announcement, the Viking Libra and the Viking Astrea will be able to ...

Some chieftains wore mail coats, made of thousands of metal rings but most relied on a round wooden shield ... In AD892, over 300 Viking ships invaded Britain to fight King Alfred of ...