Skuldelev & Stallion facts and figures
Below are facts and figures of the Viking ship 'Skuldelev 2' when she first sailed and her decendant, The Sea Stallion
Skuldelev 2: Original facts and figures
Material: Oak
Length: Approx 30m
Breadth: 3.8m/Draught: 0.9m
Displacement: Approx 25t (fully equipped)
No of oars: 60
Crew: 70-80
Sail area: Approx 120m²
Average speed: Approx 6 knots
Top speed: 15-20 Knots
Built: 1042, Dublin
Preserved: Approx 25%
The Sea Stallion from Glendalough: Reconstruction facts
Financed by: The Tuborg Fund
Project duration: 3 years
Primary source for reconstruction: Surviving timber from Skuldelev 2
Original features lost: rudder, mast, sail and rigging
Length: 30m
Draught: 1.2m including rudder.
Breadth: 3.8m
Oars: 60
Sail: 120m²
Weight: 8.3t (without mast, rigging and oars)
Trees felled for wood: 340
Iron rivets used: 7,000
Crew members (65): Mostly Danish with further members from many countries including Ireland, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand, Canada and Scotland.
Viking Fun Fact
Ragnar (aka Joseph Juranitch) is the mascot of the American football team the Minnesota Vikings. He is known for riding his motorcycle on to the field through an inflatable Viking ship, although he’s also been known to ride on a snowmobile or Segway.