Snekkja

The snekkja was a mid-sized Viking longship class, smaller than the great skeid but larger than a karve, and represented one of the most common warship types used in Viking Age raiding and naval expeditions.

Quick Facts

Ship ClassOar/Sail Raider
Era UsedViking Age, 800-1100 CE
Typical Crew~40
Guns / Cannonsnone
Speed / HandlingFast, standard Viking warship
Notable UseOne of the most common Viking longship classes used in raiding

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