1. Anglo-Saxon Ships

2. Types of Ships Faering Trader Warship/Longship Not a seafaring craft
Used for short, inland trips
Trader
Flat, round shape
Large cargo space
Warship/Longship
Shallower draft than trader
High prow

3. Uses of Ships Faering Trader ‘Four oars’ Small, inland trips
Crew of 3+
Trader
Carries large amounts of goods
Rides waves and swells
Small crew

4. Uses of Ships cont’d Warship Shallow keel Usually not sailed, rowed
High prow allows for cutting through waves
Very fast, troop carrier

5. Navigation None on a faering or warship Traders Used the sun and stars
Shadow compass
No compass yet- Arab

6. Sutton Hoo ship ‘Ghost ship’ Clinker-built and had scarfs Size
89 ft. long
14 ft. beam
Midship depth: 4ft. 6 in.
No permanent decking
No provision for sailing