Shaping the Frames

Viking Ship Construction 13
Selim Rumi Civralı
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The frames that formed the Viking ship’s internal skeleton were cut from naturally curved branches with an axe. Blows delivered parallel to the grain ensured these structural elements reached the strength needed to carry the clinker hull.

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). Shaping the Frames: Viking Ship Construction 13. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21644/shaping-the-frames/

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Civralı, Selim Rumi. "Shaping the Frames: Viking Ship Construction 13." World History Encyclopedia, March 18, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21644/shaping-the-frames/.

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Civralı, Selim Rumi. "Shaping the Frames: Viking Ship Construction 13." World History Encyclopedia, 18 Mar 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21644/shaping-the-frames/.

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