In 991 a fleet of 93 Viking ships swept up the river Orwell and sacked the town.

It shows three Viking ships (where the masts and the yards create three crosses).

The rafts featured stern posts with carved serpent heads similar to the dragons gracing Viking long ships.

Up to 350 Viking ships sailed from Boulogne to the south coast of Kent in 892.

The three Viking ships afloat attempted to break through the English lines.

Only a few Viking ships have been excavated and preserved.

Lack of organised naval opposition throughout Western Europe allowed Viking ships to travel freely, raiding or trading as opportunity permitted.

In that year 252 Viking ships laid anchor off the Frisian coast and demanded tribute (of what kind we do not know), which was procured.

Instead, all Viking ships destined for North America sailed from the westernmost established colony, Greenland.

One year someone built a Viking long ship.