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The remains of Skuldelev 2 in the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
The Viking warship Skuldelev 3 in 29.4 meters long, and the largest of the ships scuttled in the Roskilde Fjord. It dates to to c. 1042 and is built from oak from the Dublin area in Ireland and as an impressive warship probably took part in several…
Sea Stallion Reconstructed Viking Ship in medium swell
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough' in good wind and medium swell in the Kattegat, July 2015. For more information see…
The yard and reefed sail of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
The washboard on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
The gunwale of the Sea Stallion may have been fitted with a washboard, as pictured here. This helps to prevent excess water breaking over the side of the ship, particularly in big swell. For more information see…
Rowing positions on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Two crew members rowing as part of a team of 30 on board Havhingsten. Note the removal of deck planks to allow for a more efficient rowing position. For more information see…
Distributing the oars on board the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
Great co-ordination is needed to distribute the oars used on the Sea Stallion, particularly when they need to be deployed quickly. For more information see…
Photograph of the beitass (stretching pole) and tack on the Sea Stallion
The beitass is used to secure the lower corner of the sail - it is particularly important when sailing close to the wind, and takes significant force from the sail. A team of four are needed to move the beitass. For more information see…
Interior of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Interior of the Sea Stallion, with rowing benches. The spare rudder is pictured in the foreground. For more information see…
Shrouds on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
The Stern of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
The oars of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
The oars in the resting position. Note the red tack oar, used to set the pace. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Hemp rope used to secure the sail of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Ropes used on the Sea Stallion are hemp ropes made in a traditional manner - hemp ropes dating to the Viking Age do survive, though horse hair and seal-skin ropes were also used. For more information see…
Detail of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
Detail of the weaving on Havhingten's sail. For more information see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-reconstructions/the-sea-stallion-from-glendalough-skuldelev-2/
Full view of the sail on the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'
The windward side of the sail, shrouds, mast. The sails are made from densely woven sheeps' wool dyed with ochre and treated with horse main fat. For more information see…
The prow of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion'
Photo of the prow of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough' showing the rowing benches, deck and upper strakes. For more information see…
The reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion' at Höganäs
Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion) Viking ship in harbour at Höganäs
Detail of the clinker-built construction of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking ship
Viking ships were clinker built, with the strakes overlapping and joined by clinch (or clinker) nails allowing for a degree of flexibility in the hull. For more information see…
Ballast in the hold of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
The Vikings used large stones as ballast in Viking ships, a practice still common in traditional boats in Norway. For more information see…
Sleeping arrangements on the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
The crew of approx. 65 would have slept in shifts on longer journeys, in rather cramped conditions as pictured here onboard Havhingsten in 2013! For more information see…
Prow decoration on the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
This prow decoration is a replica of a tenth or eleventh century bronze 'weather vane' from S