The Viking is the reconstruction of a viking ship found in a burial mound near Sandefjord, Norway in 1880. The ship was built in Rødsverven. The reconstruction was undertaken by Commander Christen Christensen in Sandefjord. The Viking was sailed by Captain Magnus Andersen from Bergen, via Newfoundland and New York to Chicago, where a World's Fair was taking place in 1893 to commemorate the discovery of America by Columbus. History Gokstad viking ship -excavation. ... County Vestfold District Municipality NO-0706 Administrative centre Sandefjord Mayor (2004) Bjørn Ole Gleditsch (H) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 370 121 km² 119 km² 0. ... 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Framnæs shipyard (Framnæs mekaniske Værksted) was a shipyard in Sandefjord, Norway. ... Christen Christensen (September 9, 1845–November 16, 1923) was a shipyard owner, ship owner and whaling manager from Sandefjord, Norway. ... County Hordaland District Midhordland Municipality NO-1201 Administrative centre Bergen Mayor (2004) Herman Friele (H) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 215 465 km² 445 km² 0. ... Newfoundland — (stress on final syllable; for mispronunciations, see Newfoundland travel guide from Wikitravel)— (French: , Irish: ) is a large island off the east coast of North America, and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook Incorporated March 4, 1837 Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 606. ... A Worlds Fair is any of various large expositions held since the mid-19th century. ... 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... Christopher Columbus portrait, painted by Alejo Fernándõ between 1505 and 1536. ...
The ship's light mass (compared to knarrs) and shallow design allowed navigation in waters of just 1 meter depth, a rapid deployment on sandy shores in case of a raid and nonetheless hand carriage between river arms or lakes.
It was common in Viking society for kings to be buried under a long burial mound in a ship with rich possessions.
The Osebergship burial in Norway and the Anglo Saxon longship of Sutton Hoo in England are both good examples.
A Vikingship with a beautifully carved keel was discovered in Norway in 1903 and was probably built around 800 A.D. Known as the Oseberg, this ship was approximately 71 feet long and 16 feet wide with 15 pairs of oars and a nailed-down deck.
The Viking Jarl or earl was master of his district and had to feed men and have the largest ship, or be at the mercy of his neighbors.
Vikings were very proud of their freeborn status and would not bow to any man.
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