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Viking Ships Were Built Wrong—And That’s Why They Dominated

Investigating Viking clinker-built ship construction techniques (8th-11th century) that created unmatched maritime superiority. Earliest clinker construction with metal fastenings: Björke boat (~320 AD, Sweden). Viking innovation: riven (radially split) oak planks where grain stayed continuous, medullary rays aligned with timber surface—maximizing strength while maintaining flexibility. From 200-year oak: 64 planks obtainable through progressive splitting. Green timber used (shortly after felling) for easier working, flexibility. Overlapping planks riveted with iron, bent over rectangular roves (washers), sealed with tarred wool/animal hair caulking. Frame placed inside after hull built—overlapping planks add strength, lighter frame needed. Grown timber (naturally curved branches/roots) used for frames. Philosophy: flexibility over rigidity—"ride across wave tops" rather than fall into them. 13 original ships survive (Oseberg, Gokstad, Skuldelev). Modern replicas validate seaworthiness. Evidence-based analysis of genuine engineering superiority. Subscribe to Raw History for evidence-based explorations of historical technologies that achieved genuine superiority through sophisticated engineering. Share your knowledge of traditional shipbuilding in the comments below. #VikingShips #ClinkerBuilt #Longships #VikingEngineering #ShipbuildingHistory #VikingHistory #NorseHistory #MaritimeHistory #RawHistory #NavalArchitecture #OakTimber #VikingAge #HistoricalEngineering #Shipbuilding #MedievalHistory