A knarr (/ nɔːr /) is a type of Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings for long sea voyages and during the Viking expansion. The knarr was a cargo ship; the hull was wider, deeper and shorter than a longship, and could take more cargo and be operated by smaller crews.

2024年12月13日 · A Knarr was a vessel used for cargo storage - it was a cargo ship that had a wide hull and was deeper and shorter than the standard longship. The reason for this was for it to store more cargo and for much smaller crews to operate it.

Knarr is the Norse term for ships that were built for cargo transport. A length of about 54 feet (16 m) and a beam of 15 feet (4.6 m) are not untypical, and the hull could be capable of carrying up to 24 tons. [ 5 ]

2017年2月23日 · To tackle the challenges of such long voyages and carry the cargo necessary for survival and commerce, the Vikings developed a utilitarian version of their proven vessels—the knarr, or coastal trading ship.

Small-scale replica of the Hedeby 3 Viking ship in Hedeby Viking Museum in Germany. The Hedeby 3 shipwreck was discovered in the Hedeby harbor in Germany in the year 1980. The wreck is of the largest Viking merchant ship or Knarr found so far.

A knarr (/ n ɔː r /) is a type of Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings for long sea voyages and during the Viking expansion. The knarr was a cargo ship; the hull was wider, deeper and shorter than a longship, and could take more cargo and be operated by smaller crews.

Both the Gokstad ship and the Oseberg ship are examples of well preserved ships of this viking ship class. Knarr (knórr) The knarr had a relatively bulky hull with fewer pairs of oars than the longships. The oars were placed towards each end, leaving the space midships for cargo.

The knarr was a Norse merchant ship used for long sea voyages during the Viking Age. Unlike warships, the knarr was designed for cargo transport. Its hull was wider, deeper, and shorter than a longship, allowing it to carry more cargo.

Firstly to build the first full-scale, authentic, and seaworthy replica of the Hedeby 3 Viking shipwreck (Knarr). The wreck is the largest merchant Viking ship found so far. Secondly to sail the the replica Viking Knarr from Norway to Iceland, Greenland, North America, and other relevant countries without using modern navigation tools.

2012年6月11日 · Got a lot of loot to move? What you need is a seaworthy ship with lots of room for cargo: the knarr. These were the workhorse ships of the Vikings (when they weren't looting and pillaging).