On average, a Viking longship went about 5-10 knots (5.5 - 11 mph). Under very favorable conditions, they could reach 15 knots (17 mph).
2 months with 24 men? i am guesing but ya???
about 30 - 50 metres long becasue well it's a LONGboat
Either by a rectangular single sail, or by oars, or both.
I metre by 5 metres
5-15 knot.
did any women work with men
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On 'Longboats' or 'Viking Longships' as they are also known.
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
Whoever commissioned the boat to be built . Quite often they were community property.
Viking boats i believe were called longboats, with a sort of weird swan shaped front and back. The vikings would sit and row in synchronisation at a fast pace, which is why they were superb invaders!
Unlike later ships of the Age of Sail, Viking longboats had many oars, as did the earlier ships of the Roman Empire. (see the drawing in the link below)
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The Vikings used longboats.
On 'Longboats' or 'Viking Longships' as they are also known.
Vikings were held. Also, food was held in barrels.
Scandinavia: what is today Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
By studying Viking longboats, we can learn about Viking technological advancements in shipbuilding, their navigational skills across long distances, and their prowess as seafaring explorers and traders. The design of the longboats also reflects the strategic importance of mobility and speed in Viking warfare and raids. Additionally, archaeological findings on preserved longboats provide insights into Viking craftsmanship and societal organization.
No,in ancient times sails and oars were used to power the viking ships also known as longboats.
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
In longboats
Longboats are about 25m/60ft long hope this help :D
In longboats, on horseback, and by foot