Viking Ships
The Viking ships were of the most technologically advanced ships up to their time. Ships were of great importance in Viking society; they permitted Vikings to explore, trade, and ultimately expand their territory. Viking ships were built of overlapping wood and supported with iron impales.
Parts of a Longship
1. mast
2. pennant
3. sail
4. forestay
5. prow
6. keel
7. gunwale
8. steering oar
9. stern
10. yard
2. pennant
3. sail
4. forestay
5. prow
6. keel
7. gunwale
8. steering oar
9. stern
10. yard
