Viking shipbuilding - part 1

The video tutorial explains the process of building a longship, starting with selecting a suitable Oak tree for the keel, which is the backbone of the ship. It details the construction of the keel, the importance of solid planking with strakes for the hull, and the assembly of the mast and deck. The tutorial also covers storage solutions and how the mast can be stowed when not in use, highlighting the ship's design flexibility.

What is the minimum height required for the oak tree used in building a longship's keel?

• 25 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 15 meters

What is the primary function of the keel in a longship?

• To form the ship's deck

• To support the mast

• To provide storage space

• To run along the bottom of the ship from front to back

How many strakes are typically found on each side of a longship?

• 18

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the purpose of the mast fish in a longship?

• To store supplies

• To support the keel

• To lock the mast in place

• To form the ship's hull

What feature allows for storage of supplies beneath the deck of a longship?

• Liftable deck boards

• Strakes

• Mast fish

• Kilson