They could also reef the square sails in strong winds and adjust them to permit rapid tacking. Preserved to the present Famous discoveries of Viking ships at Gokstad and Oseberg, Norway ...

Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Nerthus, sailing two itineraries in Europe, with from March ...

With sleek sailing ships and expert knowledge ... plunder into bullion, this Viking lord set aside several pieces for his personal collection of exotic, foreign art. The Vikings, says ...

The art was probably ... carved at the front of the ship. These were called Drakkar and must have been a fearsome sight on the horizon. Viking longships had wind sails. Most used one large ...

Viking announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The delivery took place Tuesday morning ...