Choosing Oversized Trees: Viking Ship Construction 6

Selim Rumi Civralı

by Selim Rumi Civralı
published on 18 March 2026

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Choosing Oversized Trees — Before felling, the tree’s diameter, length, and usable section were roughly calculated by the Viking shipbuilder. Since the pale outer sapwood would rot quickly and the irregular pith in the centre would not be fully useful either, a larger-than-needed tree was usually chosen.

Charcoal illustration by Selim Rumi Civralı.

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Selim Rumi Civralı

Turkish producer and writer specializing in military history, experimental archaeology, and the politics of sport.

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Civralı, S. R. (2026, March 18). Choosing Oversized Trees: Viking Ship Construction 6. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21637/choosing-oversized-trees/

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