Viking Spy information - Longboats

How long were the Longboats?

• 17-35 metres

• 50 -60 metres

• 75-80 metres

• 100-110 metres

How many rowers were there on most Longboats?

• 28 or 30

• 40 or 42

• 44 - 46

• 58-60

How fast did the longboats go?

• 10 knots

• 20 knots

• 30 knots

• 40 knots

How far could the boats travel in one day?

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

• 500 miles

How could steer a Longboat

• a rudder under the boat

• a steering wheel

• a jet engine

• a cricket bat

How did all the rowers stay in time with each other? They followed the sound of what?

• A saxophone

• A drum

• A guitar

• A flute

How long did it take to build a boat?

• 12 Months

• 6 months

• 4 weeks

• 10 days

How did the Vikings learn to row?

• trained in the local David LLoyd gym

• trained in local shallow waters

• trained in swimming pools

• trained in Aqua Land

How was the sail moved on a Longboat?

• a wooden pole called a spar was used

• an electric motor was used

• by horse

• by cow

How wide were the longboats?

• 3 metres

• 6 metres

• 9 metres

• 12 metres