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Vestfold Longship Construction Office

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The secret of our quality ships is found in our unique construction methods. We use broad axes rather than saws. Our expert woodworkers first split oak tree trunks into long, thin planks. We then fastened the boards with iron nails to a single sturdy keel and then to each other, one plank overlapping the next. We call this shape to the hull the "clinker" technique. We use this method on all our ships rather than the more conventional method of first building an inner skeleton for the hull. Next, our boat builders affix evenly spaced floor timbers to the keel and not to the hull; this insures resilience and flexibility. We then add crossbeams to povide a deck and rowing benches, and secure a massive beam along the keel to support the mast. Our longships' light, economic construction is a major factor behind our success. Our ships have achieved speeds of up to 14 knots. Our quality crafted ships' lack of a big, vertical keel which makes them highly maneuverable and able to easily penetrate shallow surf and river estuaries. Our ships are steered using a single side rudder on the right, the 'starboard' or "steering board" side. Another feature is that you can also reef the square sails in strong winds and adjust them to permit rapid tacking. If it's a North Sea voyage you desire be sure to look into the largest longship we offer. It is a beauty and at 95 feet will take you to your destination with ease.The Skeid, it is a beauty and at 95 feet will take you to your destination with ease. We also produce the best Snekke our 50 ft longship which carries a crew of 50 men and the Drakkar 75 feet in length with a crew capacity of 100 sail and oar driven with the ornate decoration worthy of the gods.

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