As the rough boards were prepared, it became clear which pieces would serve for the Viking ship's keel, the strakes, and the internal frame. The timber yard was not only a storage area but also the first place where the ship’s wooden parts were assigned their roles.
Charcoal illustration by Selim Rumi Civralı.
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Civralı, S. R. (2026, March 18). Planning the Timber Use: Viking Ship Construction 21. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21652/planning-the-timber-use/
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