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Observe the horn-like rowlocks and the steer-board

The Nydam ship is 75 feet in length, with a beam of 10 feet 6 inches, and had no mast. Both are very flat amidships, and have very fine or sharp ends, but it is evident that in proportion to her length the Gokstadt boat had a much greater beam.

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The British Navy Book
By Cyril Field
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Wednesday 10 November 2021

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