Travelling Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How many people would a longship carry?
A
About 40
2
Q
How was a longship waterproofed?
A
Animal hair and tar pressed into the joints
3
Q
How much tar was needed to waterproof a longship
A
Estimated at c500 litres, representing 1600 person hours of work
4
Q
Where did the Viking get tar?
A
They made it from wood in funnel shaped tar kilns, using charcoal for heat
5
Q
What did Viking oarsmen sit on?
A
Each sat on a sea chest containing his own belongings
