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Viking longships were most commonly built and used in the time from the 9th to the 13th centuries. They didn't have a consistent set of plans for building them, so the length often varied, plus there was more than one type of longship. They were typically anywhere from 56 to 100 feet long.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the type, of which there were several:
(All values are approximates)
Karvi: 23 metres (75 ft)
Snekkje: 17 metres (56 ft)
Skei: 30 metres (98 ft)
Drekar: Varying lengths, Gokstad ship 23.24 metres (76.5 ft), Oseberg ship 21.58 metres (70.8 ft)
Knarr: 21 metres (54 ft)
Busse: 45 metres (148 ft)
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∙ 13y agoThe remains of longships archeologists have dug up so far have had keel lengths (not waterlines as is customary to measure floating craft) from 12 to 36 meters.
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How did vikings get here?
On 'Longboats' or 'Viking Longships' as they are also known.
How do Viking longboat set sale?
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
Who usually owned viking longboats?
Whoever commissioned the boat to be built . Quite often they were community property.
How did a viking longboat move and what happened if there was no wind?
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)
Why were viking longboats called serpents of the sea?
The snake-liked shaped and curved images of serpents on the longboats figure head is what got the Vikings the name of " serpents of the seas". I hope this info helps some one :->
What was viking ships called?
longboats
Who would have made Viking longboats?
vikings
What is a viking merchant ship called?
The Vikings used longboats.
How did vikings get here?
On 'Longboats' or 'Viking Longships' as they are also known.
What was in the viking longboats?
Vikings were held. Also, food was held in barrels.
Where were viking longboats made?
Scandinavia: what is today Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
Were viking boats powered by motors?
No,in ancient times sails and oars were used to power the viking ships also known as longboats.
How do Viking longboat set sale?
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
How long are viking lonships?
Longboats are about 25m/60ft long hope this help :D
Why were the viking long boats so important to the vikings?
Having a shallow draught, Viking longboats allowed for sailing or rowing up shallow rivers.
Who usually owned viking longboats?
Whoever commissioned the boat to be built . Quite often they were community property.
Who are Scandinavian warriors who sailed longboats?
Known as a Viking. From an old Norse word meaning a freebooter, sea rover or pirate
