Longships: Vikings' Incredible Naval Engineering

Dive into the world of Viking shipbuilding with our latest documentary: "Conquering Viking Seas: The Incredible Story of Longship Construction". Witness the evolution of more than 6,000 years of technical progression, encapsulated in the masterful design and structure of these legendary vessels.

The Viking longship was no accident. Born from the hardy spirit of its creators, it was the embodiment of their seafaring aspirations. Shaped not by written blueprints but by the personalities of those who built and used them, these ships were marvels of speed, agility, and adaptability.

Join us on a journey from the jagged fjords of Norway to Shetland's sandy alcoves and Iceland's volcanic shores. Discover how the harsh and unpredictable North Atlantic coastline influenced the design of these swift, menacing ships that enabled the Vikings to conquer diverse shores and waterways from the 8th to the 11th centuries.

This documentary is not just about a ship; it's about a culture, its interaction with its environment, and the ingenuity that resulted. Experience the Viking age as never before and learn about the expansive trade networks they created, their raiding successes, and the pivotal role their longships played in these endeavors.

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[peterflynn]

Excellent description- from a boat builder

[BudoReflex]

Finally, what I was looking for. Actual description and details of the reason for the shape.

[brucegordon]

Always wanted to know the intricacies of how they were built. Back when I was 16, summer of 1970, visiting Oslo, I saw the iconic viking vessel we see so often in photographs. I have seen it before in photographs but when I saw it in person it took my breath away and never forgotten it. Great video, thanks.

[jonny-dv]

Great!
Well done.
Thanks for sharing.

[Ian-mjpt]

True craftsmanship and experience to do what they did and where they managed to sail to .

[Matt-wlgc]

Great video! Full of great information, and very detailed. Keep up the great work!

[JonEyv]

Had no idea they also had other kind of ships my lack of knoweledge on many topics is awesome

[swedishpsychopath]

Incredible that Norwegian Vikingins spread the viking era from Lofoten (Lofotr) to the rest of the world! (and making settlements in other scandinavic countries on their way).

[mikebunner]

An amazing video of a group of people were

[physforfun]

Great video! Also enjoyed seeing the picture of the Kvalsund Ship outside Sunnmøre Museum in my dear hometown Ålesund in Norway. Keep up the good work! Lots of details - appreciated! I wondered if the high stem and stern also served as protection from arrows - like an enourmous shield. That is not only to handle big waves without getting problems with green water - but also a great shield forward and aft. I must admit I haven't found any evidence to support this - but cannot help thinking that this was also a great thing with the ship design🤓

[derekclinton]

Could the longship design have been further refined?

[ogreunderbridge]

Damned english tricked us good with that christianification gig...

[Jorn]

What a ridiculous video - and for several reasons; almost none of the ships were build in Iceland or Shetland island as you do not have oakwood there. Most of the Norse travellers came from Denmark and Sweden, the Norvegians mostly staying at home. The predominant travellers were peaceful settlers and traders, those who went raiding (who were the vikings) was in much smaller numbers. The ships development started in southern Scandinavia, hence the shape of the ships - and most of the ships were cargo ships. And the ships could perfectly sail against the wind, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde has proven this COUNTLESS of times.