Knarr

It was primarily used to transport trading goods like walrus ivory, wool, timber, wheat, furs and pelts, armour, slaves, honey, and weapons.

It was also used to supply food, drink, weapons and armour to warriors and traders along their journeys across the Baltic, the Mediterranean and other seas.

[2] Its oak frame was constructed much deeper which, when paired with a wider body, created an incredibly stable merchant ship.

Due to adding sails to the knarr, it was an incredibly low maintenance ship, only needing a crew of six to manage.

[6] This revolutionary discovery solidified that the Vikings had made it to North America, proving the sagas held a degree of truth.

Although it had been discovered years prior, the legend stated that it was the sunken ship of Queen Margaret I of Denmark, dating to the 15th century.

Excavation determined these boats were filled with rocks and sunk purposely to block the passageway from intruders, around the 11th century.