A 1480 shipwreck discovered in Scandinavia reveals a rare clinker-built technique with a flat keel, marking the first such find in the region.
Ancient ship discovered
A ship believed to have been built around 1480 has been discovered, offering new insights into maritime construction techniques of the period. Clinker-built technique identified
The ship was constructed using the clinker-built technique, where overlapping planks are fastened together, a method commonly used in shipbuilding for its strength and flexibility. Flat keel design noted
The vessel features a flat keel, a design element that suggests it was built for specific navigational purposes, possibly for coastal or river travel. First in Scandinavia
This is the first known example of the clinker-built technique in Scandinavia, indicating possible influences from other shipbuilding traditions in Europe.
