Vikingskepp Gokstad 9th Century

Vikingskepp Gokstad 9th Century,

SCALE: 1/35, length: 610mm, width: 270mm, height: 370mm
This model represents a Viking ship found in 1880 near the village of Gokstad in Norway. The ship was built in the second half of the ninth century. The excellent nautical ability of the ship was demonstrated in the year 1893 when a replica built by Magnus Anderson travelled from Norway to the USA. The total length of the ship was 24 metres. The keel and planks were made from oak wood. The ship was propelled by 32 oars and one rectangular sail.