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Viking boat keel. Today the keel of the Tune ship hangs down somewhat towards the stern Fig. Keel and planks The keel was the first part to be laid down It was carved by axe into a T section so the side planks could be attached. Drag to protect the keel and bows from wear after repeated beachings.

Note that traditional faerings measured between 20 and 30 feet in length. Large straight trees were split by wedges and then shaped by axe into planks. The Sutton Hoo longship sometimes referred to as the ghost ship of the Wulflings is about 27 m 45 m 89 by 15 feet maximum beam and built about 625 AD.

Traditional Viking shipwrights started with the keel. Viking longships were used in battle and were long light and slender so they could move around quickly. Some of them are pretty new others are rusted.

Additional details are available in the faq section. Viking boat builders used a. As cutting down a tree may not be feasible find the appropriate-length timber at your local hardware store or lumberyard.

New and used models for sale. The keel changes from a Tshape to a rabbet at the lot the transition piece between the keel and the stem and sternpost. The long keel is t-shaped and forms the spine of the boat.

This does not seem to be its original shape but a result of pressure in the burial mound and probably insufficient support while the ship. The category contains images of hulls and keels of many vessels like sailing ships yachts fishing boats. It gripped the water so was better in rough seas and made steering easier.