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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 ¼ feet (12.3 m)
Width4 ¼ 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
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