Longship

This is the standard Viking warship. It is more substantial than the knarr but not nearly as massive as the drakkar. An average longship is 75 feet long with 20 to 25 oars per side. Each oar is worked by a single man for a total crew of 40 to 50 men. There is also a single mast and a square sail. In addition to the crew, the ship can carry an additional 120 to 150 men. A longship can be used for shipping, but its cargo capacity is only about 50 tons. It is, However, fairly seaworthy and can sail across the open sea when necessary.