The Vikings sailed in what are called longships. They are known for their sleek and stylish look.

These ships were great-ocean going ships which could be propelled by both big wind sails or oars. In the gunwales were holes for oars but also slots for their shields, so as they rowed along the shields would protect them.

There were numerous designs of long boats. One of the boats was a more rounded shape called the skula. These boats were used to invade Britain. Another type was the snekkja. It had 30 oars and was 28m in length, 5m in width and just under 1. 8m in depth. But the most well known long boat was the largest of them all. It had 64 oars or more. Making a long boat was a big task. It required thought and consideration.

These are the steps you must take while making a long boat.

1. Find a suitable spot near the sea.

2. Make sure your spot has trees near it.

3. Choose a tall oak tree to make your keel (the back-bone of a ship).

4. Make some 'ribs' on your keel. These will hold the main frame of your ship together.

5. Cut down pine wood to make planks for the main frame.

6. Nail the planks to the ribs of your ship overlapping them as you go.

7. Murder a cow or a sheep to make rope out of their hair. Then dip the rope in tar to make a sealant. Place the rope on the joins of your ship.

8. Carve a really ugly face into the front of your ship.

9. Get ready to invade someone.