I'm surprised the raw materials came together over such a distance. That transporting lumber was economical back then is remarkable.
I suppose this explains why the thing that exists on more modern ships is called a “forecastle”.
PS go check the pronunciation for that word as it’s quite surprising.
Not quite as old but preserved almost intact and now restored on dry land. Well worth a visit.
Statement from the Viking Museum:
https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/about-us/news-and-press...
Documentary referenced in the statement (I think):
https://www.dr.dk/drtv/episode/gaaden-i-dybet_-fra-ukendt-ha...
Isn’t the greatest experience on mobile when so little of the content can be seen due to popups.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cog_(ship)
larger ships in the later middle ages were the Caravel and the Carrack, which typically had more than a single mast.