Viking longship

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The Vikings were renowned for their seamanship, and in particular their distinctive longships which have become emblematic of the Viking Age. The use longships, also known as longboats, lasted from the 9th century to the 11th, and influenced ship building across northern Europe.

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  • McGrail, Sean (1989). James Graham-Campbell: The Vikings. Windward, 36–63. ISBN 0-7112-0571-X.