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MaSS

stepping stones of maritime history

History

The wreck was discovered in 1878 during excavations in a bog near Vaale

Description

The logboat was expanded and stiffened by ribs.

Length40' 4 ½" feet (12.3 m)
Width4' 3" feet (1.3 m)

Status

The boat was conserved and is on display at the State Archaeology Museum of Schleswig-Holstein at Gottorf Castle, Schleswig.

References

  • Ellmers, D. (1972).
    Frühmittelalterliche Handelsschiffahrt in Mittel- und Nordeuropa.
    Neumünster.
  • Hirte, C. (1989).
    „..quarum quaedam et triginta homines ferunt“? Bemerkungen zu Befund und Funktion der kaiserzeitlichen Stammboote von Vaale und Leck.
    Offa 46.
    pp 111-136.