Gotlandic Picture Stones depicting Ships
Despite archaeological finds of Viking Age ships, we are mainly dependant on contemporary illustrations for our knowledge of their sails and rigging.
Fortunately, a number of picture stones from the island of Gotland give us some information about the shape of the sails.
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Stora Hammars Wikimedia Commons |
Stenkyrka Wikimedia Commons |
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Ardre VIII Wikimedia Commons |
Tjängvide Wikimedia Commons |
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You might also like to look at the 'Picture-sources' page on the Vikingeskibsmusee website.
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