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title: Valuing Natural Curves: Viking Ship Construction 5
author: Selim Rumi Civralı
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21635/valuing-natural-curves/
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updated: 2026-03-18
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# Valuing Natural Curves: Viking Ship Construction 5
_Authored by [Selim Rumi Civralı](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/selimrumicivral/)_
## Image File
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## Image Caption
When selecting the trunk, the [Viking](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vikings/) shipbuilder considered not only the main section for the long boards, but also the naturally curved parts in the crown, since these bends could be valuable for ribs and other internal members.
Charcoal illustration by Selim [Rumi](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rumi/) Civralı.
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## About the Author
Illustrator and founder of Civralı Studio, specializing in military history, experimental archaeology, and the politics of sport. Creator of the Rebuilding Hardrada documentary project.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Civralı, S. R. (2026, March 18). Valuing Natural Curves: Viking Ship Construction 5. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
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### MLA
Civralı, Selim Rumi. "Valuing Natural Curves: Viking Ship Construction 5." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Mar 2026, .
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