Knarr

Also called the snaika, a ship built for long sea voyages. Wider, deeper and shorter than a Viking longship, these supplanted old ships as trade became more important to Scandinavia than raiding. Popular in northern Europe. Though dangerous, these ships are used to carry stores to Iceland, Greenland and Vinland, as well as trading goods with the British Isles and the Mediterranean.

The boat is covered with heavy skins stretched over a deep hull where cargo is stored. In heavy weather, waves will break over the top of the ship while it remains seaworthy.

Yare: C
Dimensions: length (50 ft.); beam (15 ft.); keel to prow (12 ft.)
Strength: hull (17 pts.); rigging (4 pts.)
Hardpoints: none
Draft: 2 ft.
Staterooms: quarters (1); decks (1)
Cargo: 13 tons
Crew: 8
Construction Time: 3 weeks

See Also,
Naval Combat
Ship Types
Wind Effects on Movement