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he Vikings' instrument of conquest was their graceful yet fearsome warship. These swift vessels, also called drakkar, dragon ships, and longships, were highly valued by kings and chieftains -- the only people who could afford their expense. Proud of their seagoing prowess, Viking shipowners gave their crafts such names as Lion of the Waves, Reindeer of the Breeze or Long Serpent.
Tour a Viking warship and find out how these stunning ships gave the Vikings their strategic edge in building an empire that stretched from Europe to the Middle East.
Learn more about Viking ships and life at sea.
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