Månedsarkiv: august 2010

Abstract
In 1997, excavations in the harbor of Roskilde Fjord revealed several ship wrecks. One of these wrecks, wreck no. 6, was the remains of a 37 meter long warship dating to about 1025.
Being 6 meters longer than the Skuldelev 2 ship (The Sea Stallion of Glendalough), this is the longest Viking ship preserved. The ship could hold a crew of about 100 men. Although only 25% of the ship is preserved, many interesting features can be recognized in the wreck.
The ship was dismantled upon excavation. Presently, the ship consists of approximately 200 pieces. All timbers are situated at the Danish National Museum, The Conservation Department. The basic idea is that the individual ship parts are impregnated, freeze-dried and mounted in supports that allow easy and safe storage, transport, handling and mounting for exhibition – world wide. Læs resten →