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The Viking Museum – Oslo, Norway
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The Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg Ship
The ship is a clinker built ‘karv’ ship built almost entirely of oak. It is c. 21.58 m long and 5.10 m broad, with a mast of approximately 9–10 m. With a sail of c. 90 m², the ship could achieve a speed up to 10 knots. The ship has 15 pairs of oar holes, which means that 30 people could row the ship. Other fittings include a broad steering oar, iron anchor, gangplank and a bailer. The bow and stern of the ship are elaborately decorated with complex woodcarvings in the characteristic "gripping beast" style, also known as the Oseberg style. Although seaworthy, the ship is relatively frail, and it is thought to have been used only for coastal voyages. (Wikipedia)
©121FOTOhi, that’s a nice considered composition, i like how the ceiling ties back into the boat. it makes an interesting shape.
Good tonality too. John
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