Facts & Figures on the Sea Stallion

A reconstruction of an ocean going longship from the Viking Age, ca 1040

Building the Sea Stallion

This ship, built of oak in 2000-2004 in the boatyard at the Viking Ship Museum  in Roskilde is a reconstruction of the large warship Skuldelev 2 from the Skuldelev find.  The original ship that can be seen in the museum was built following traditional Scandinavian boat building methods in Dublin ca. 1040. It sailed at least once across the North Sea, as is proved by the fact that it ended its days as a wreck at the bottom of Roskilde Fjord. 

Oars: min. 60
Length: 29.4 m
Breadth: 3.8 m
Draught: 1.0 m
Sail area: 118 sq.m.
Crew: 60-100 men

Reference
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
Interview with two men preparing for the expedition to Dublin, Eric and Ole
Interview with nurse on board the Sea Stallion