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Viking Ships

Viking ships were around when the Vikings were alive. Vikings lived in the Iron Age. Vikings were alive from the 8th century to the 11th century. Vikings lived in Norway, Finland, and Sweden. Almost every Viking man knew how to sail a ship. War ships had large sails and lots of oars for when the wind stopped. Cargo ships could carry over 25 tons of cargo across the ocean. Small work ships were used for fishing and traveling short distances. Small work ships were normally wider with less oars and a smaller sail. Viking ships were the main form of travel. Sailing was fast, easy, and safe. Vikings ships were the best boats in Europe. They could move more quickly then any other.