Wreck located in waters near the Landfjärden coastal village, south of Stockholm
A wreck over 500 years ago off the coast of Sweden – the oldest found in that region – is not, after all, a Viking vessel.
O wreck in LandfjärdenAbout 32 calameters to Sul de Stockolm, Capital da Sweden It was discovered in 1800. It was thought to be from a Viking Era ships (793 to 1066 AD). But, after all, not.
Last year, Vrak maritime archaeologists (the Stockholm Wreck Museum) revealed that the one who is the oldest ship found in that area was built between 1460 and 1480.
It was a great disillusionment for marine archaeologists.
As a grade A, since the artifacts of this ship were found (along with four more), The wreck has always been described as “viking”.
Different shipping technique
The most significant aspect of the wreck, now known as “Wreck 5”It is the fact that it was built in the “Carvel” style, with tablets in the hull that were level with the neighboring boards, so that the entire surface of the hull was relatively smooth, in a design that gave it the strength to carry heavy guns.
In contrast, traditional Nordic ships, such as Viking longships, were built in the clinker style with overlapping boards, which made them light and relatively flexible.
The new details were revealed at the end of February one; and make Vrak 5 fundamental to understand the transition of clinker ships to hull ships – an important period of Sweden maritime history
“We intend to apply for external financing for an excavation. This ship represents a fascinating connection between the medieval and modern shipbuilding, ”said the museum curator and project manager, Håkan Altrocknot communicated.
Vrak archaeologists have done a using photography – a technique that combines digital photographs so that their positions are reflected in three dimensions.
