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William the Conquerer Over 16" plastic model of Viking sailing ship. Kit# AS02 - $26.95 |
Historical Notes: "Osebergskibet" is one of the
oldest well-preserved Viking ships discovered to date.
It was found in Norway near Oseberg in the county of Westfold in 1903, resting on a
"bed" of blue clay and covered with peat and many stones.
The ship was built in the latter half of the 9th Century and was buried approximately 50
years later.
It is 21.58 meters long and was obviously a luxury and pleasure vessel. The timber holding
the lower part of the mast - the mast partners - is not nearly as solid as in other ships.
Whether this was because the ship was designed for sailing in peaceful coastal waters only
or because Scandinavian shipbuilders has come no further than this stage, can not be
ascertained with certainty.
The Oseberg ship is approximately 50-100 years older than other Viking ships found. It lay
low in the water and was no doubt a rather perilous ship when travelling under sail.
