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Sailing ship used by the Vikings during the Middle Ages; it had square sails, oars and a prow and stern that were usually sculpted.

See longship in : french | spanish

Oar at the back of the ship acting as rudder.

Rear end of a ship.

Main timber reinforcing the prow.

Rope strung tautly from the top of the mast to the planking to stabilize the mast.

Long piece of wood that is broad and flat at one end; it is mounted on the boat and pulled by one or more people to propel the boat.