Viking Ship Construction: A Step-by-step Visual Guide

Selim Rumi Civralı

by Selim Rumi Civralı
published on 20 March 2026

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Removing Sapwood and Pith

by Selim Rumi Civralı
published on 18 March 2026

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Removing Sapwood and Pith — View Full-Size Image

The split pieces were roughly shaped in the Viking timber yard, and the sapwood and pith were removed. The remaining core became stronger and more reliable timber for the clinker overlap.

Charcoal illustration by Selim Rumi Civralı.

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