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The shape of the hull was designed to efficiently slip through the water. The single square sail was used if there was a wind blowing in a suitable direction. Or, when windless, or when the wind direction was not favourable, oars were used. Being shallow keeled, the long boat was ideal for sailing far upstream of most rivers. Being almost double fronted, the boat could be rowed in either direction. Very handy should a rapid retreat from a hostile shore be prudent, rather than having to turn the boat around first, as with a square stern boat.
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∙ 12y agobecause the waves that they ride are big and it is small
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∙ 11y agoThe thin streamline would allow it to go fast.
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∙ 15y agoThey had an effective hydrodynamic shape.
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Where did New Engalnd ships sail to carry on trade?
I think they went to Australia
What is a viking saga?
A Norse saga is a true story, written about 1000 years ago in gammel-norsk or icelandic. Many of these are about viking, and are referred to as viking sagas. It is important to note that viking is a verb : it referred to what the people did, rather than who they were. Viking was a form of piracy, where people went to see in good, seaworthy boats, capable of long voyages. The essential difference between viking and piracy was that the attacks were not on other ships but on villages or towns on, or close to, the seashore. All the Norse sagas are worth reading, whether the viking content is dominant or minimal.
What did Viking believed happened when you died?
they went to valhalla
Why were vikings considered such good sailors?
Vikings were great explorers because of their innovations in shipbuilding. They built long ships that were sleek and fast. The dragon-headed long ships that the Vikings built could hold large troops and travel quickly through open ocean.
Who was a European viking explorer who went to North America?
Leif Ericson.
If Viking ships were longer were they faster?
The longer, narrower or lighter they were the faster they went!
Where did New Engalnd ships sail to carry on trade?
I think they went to Australia
Why did people disagreed about the shape of the earth?
Because when they sailed on ships they went straight and didn't think they went around
Where did the viking ships travel and for what?
Russian rivers, British Isles, Paris, Mideterranian, Northern Africa, North America, Greenland. They went both for conquest, plunder, business and new land.
What is a viking saga?
A Norse saga is a true story, written about 1000 years ago in gammel-norsk or icelandic. Many of these are about viking, and are referred to as viking sagas. It is important to note that viking is a verb : it referred to what the people did, rather than who they were. Viking was a form of piracy, where people went to see in good, seaworthy boats, capable of long voyages. The essential difference between viking and piracy was that the attacks were not on other ships but on villages or towns on, or close to, the seashore. All the Norse sagas are worth reading, whether the viking content is dominant or minimal.
What did Viking believed happened when you died?
they went to valhalla
Why were vikings considered such good sailors?
Vikings were great explorers because of their innovations in shipbuilding. They built long ships that were sleek and fast. The dragon-headed long ships that the Vikings built could hold large troops and travel quickly through open ocean.
What does day meal mean in viking language?
shoop sue i went to a viking show and they sed day meal so yeah
Did a astronaut already went on mars?
yes,they have the NASA went to mars so as viking 1 and2
What did the Norse believe about death?
That Viking warriors went to Valhalla after they died.
Who was a European viking explorer who went to North America?
Leif Ericson.
Where did Magellan and the 5 ships go before Philippines?
The Ships went to your house!!!
