The skeid was a large class of Viking longship built for major raiding expeditions and warfare, carrying a bigger crew and more oars than smaller longship types, and forming the core of larger Viking raiding fleets.
Quick Facts
| Ship Class | Oar/Sail Raider |
|---|---|
| Era Used | Viking Age, 800-1100 CE |
| Typical Crew | 60-100+ |
| Guns / Cannons | none |
| Speed / Handling | Fast, large raiding longship |
| Notable Use | Formed the core of major Viking raiding fleets |
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