1. Viking Ships
Age of Exploration

2. Background 790s-1066 AD Scandinavian Region Two types of ships
Faering
Longships
Clinker style ships
Seafaring

3. Faering Open rowboat Two pairs of oars May have a small, square sail
Small fishing vessel
Still used today
Rudder was side mounted

4. Longship Designed for speed Types of Longships:
Average of 5-10 knots
Maximum of 15 knots
Long, narrow, light weight
Could travel in shallow waters
Double-ended, symmetrical bow and stern
Can reverse direction easily
Oars lined the length of the ship
A square sail may be included
Types of Longships:
Karvi
Knarr
Snekkja
Skeid
Drekkar
Byrding

5. Clinker Edges of hull planks overlap Fastened by rivets
Developed in Northern Europe