Functional Wood Selection

Viking Ship Construction 7
Selim Rumi Civralı
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In Viking shipbuilding, instead of relying on a single ideal tree, a functional selection system was applied. Hardwoods such as oak were preferred for the keel, while lighter softwoods such as pine and spruce were chosen for masts and oars.

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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). Functional Wood Selection: Viking Ship Construction 7. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21638/functional-wood-selection/

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Civralı, Selim Rumi. "Functional Wood Selection: Viking Ship Construction 7." World History Encyclopedia, March 18, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21638/functional-wood-selection/.

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Civralı, Selim Rumi. "Functional Wood Selection: Viking Ship Construction 7." World History Encyclopedia, 18 Mar 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21638/functional-wood-selection/.

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