Abstract
In 1982, the Viking Ship Museum embarked upon its first full-scale reconstruction of a Viking ship. The vessel in question was based on the remains of Skuldelev 3, an 11th-century coastal transport and trading vessel, which had been excavated 20 years previously. The reconstruction, Roar Ege, was launched in 1984 and retired from service in 2016, providing a complete data set over the lifespan of a reconstructed Viking ship. This article will present an object biography of Roar Ege, from the perspective of both the boatbuilder and archaeologist, detailing the manner in which the hull has deteriorated, and the components involved in its decline.
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