StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Viking

The other one of these three Yellow and Black vessels is moored across the river. It's in the background of the Shannon image. They are "Offshore Supply Vessels" - I think they answer to Njord Viking, Loke Viking and over at the other bank is what I think is Balder Viking. The fence / crash barrier protects those parking at night from a long drop into the river. I'm standing on the quay just outside the lifeboat station ...

An armoured amphibious vehicle, the BvS10 was also known as the Viking by British Armed Forces. Introduced in 2005 [in development 2001-4] Served in Afghanistan from 2006, with armour upgrades. [Superseded by the Warthog / Bronco in "combat" ] Further variants to be used for UAV support and other roles after upgrades by 2016. XC65AA is painted in sand for desert warfare ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BvS10

This stone is the "hogsback" an early grave marker, from the style, it dates from the 900s and is probably Viking in origin. More info [sorry about the length of the URL] here : www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/archives-and-collections/properties-in-care-collections/object/hogback-stone-10th-century-early-medieval-inchcolm-abbey-27514 Previously located on high ground near to the Abbey, it was removed into the museum for protection.

Side view of Peter's model of the Oseberg ship, with the sail up and the shields racked. This model is around 3 feet in length.

The stern of Oseberg ship model, showing the steering oar and other details.

Bows of the oseberg ship model, showing some of the detailing - such as the large barrels near the mast.

Close up of the detail in the carved dragon's head, on the bows.

Side view of Peter's model of the Gokstad ship, which is about four feet in length.

The view amidships. The oar racks are just inboard of the shields. The oar ports in the larboard/port uppermost strake can just be seen.

Three replica Viking shields, used for simulated combat at displays. The middle one has been retired, after long and meritorious service in the shield wall. The smaller one is for a one-handed spear fighter.