On of the most memberable elements of viking society are there navel vessels; the longboat being the most recognizable. Vikings were excellent navigators of the sea and excelled at piracy. There boats were crafted to be able to travel upriver in shallow water as low as four-feet. This allowed them t reach coastal towns along the seas as well as towns that were inland. The ability to strike just about anywhere was a great asset along with the speed and unpredictability of their attacks. Longboats were powered by oars out in sea or through rivers and sails when sailing in the open sea. They were also light so they could be carried across land to the nearest body of water. The light weight of the ships allowed for quick landfall and getaways.
