Whoever commissioned the boat to be built . Quite often they were community property.
the vikings
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.
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)
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 :->
The Viking longboats were long, open boats that had many sets of oars used to row the ships close to shore, or in calm winds. They used large square sails for long voyages.
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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.
Longboats are about 25m/60ft long hope this help :D
Having a shallow draught, Viking longboats allowed for sailing or rowing up shallow rivers.
Known as a Viking. From an old Norse word meaning a freebooter, sea rover or pirate