Long Boat Collection

Viking raid under Olaf I
Viking raid along the English Channel led by Olaf Tryggvason, 900s AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sunset, Gulf Coast, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Beach, Florida, Usa

Vikingsnekke (Lund)
Vikingesnekke Norwegian warriors in a half-decked warship

BUSN2A-00109
Longboat crew attacking a whale with hand harpoons in the Arctic, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking Raiding Fleet
A Viking raiding fleet racing across the North Sea

Longboats moored in creek amid rain forest, while tourists visit Clearwater Cave, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia

A long-boat, 1850
3478510 A long-boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a long-boat capsizing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tropical beach, Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Thailand - Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga Bay, long tail boat

Long boats crossing Irrawaddy River during rush hour, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)

Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in violent gale, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey
KW234258 Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in violent gale, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (engraving) by Westall

Erik the Red (950-1003 / 04) sets sail for Greenland, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241933 Erik the Red (950-1003/04) sets sail for Greenland, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection

Erik Rode discovers Greenland, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3929393 Erik Rode discovers Greenland, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Rasmussen, J.E. Carl (1841-93); 137.7x223.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; Danish, out of copyright

The Return of the Vikings, illustration from Hutchinson
IL274579 The Return of the Vikings, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, early 1900s (colour litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Great Naval Battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5: 30 A. M
2630684 The Great Naval Battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5:30 A.M. till 12:50 P.M. (noon), pub. 1898 (colour litho) by American School

The Opening of the Battle of Trafalgar (litho)
ACT226754 The Opening of the Battle of Trafalgar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: lead by Horatio Lord Nelson; ); eAndy Cotton Collection; English

A preserved and re-constructed longboat (photo)
KW260429 A preserved and re-constructed longboat (photo) by Viking; Vikingeskibsmuseet, Roskilde, Denmark; out of copyright

The Canadian Hall from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great
STC252074 The Canadian Hall from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851... published by Dickinson Brothers, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

Three long tailed boats on a sandy beach, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Harpooning a whale, 1800s
Whalers in longboats lancing a whale with harpoons, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00002
Long boat crew harpooning a whale. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustratioin

BUSN2A-00003
South Sea whaling in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Longboats pursuing a whale, 1800s
Longboats racing to harpoon a whale. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nelson wounded at Tenerife in 1787, illustration from The Life of Nelson
KW234265 Nelson wounded at Tenerife in 1787, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (engraving) by Westall

Long boat, U. S. Navy, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on cream paper pencil, 11. 0 x 25
Long boat, U.S. Navy, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on cream paper pencil, 11.0 x 25.2 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Thailand, Andaman Sea, Phuket. Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh (AKA Phi Phi Island) longtail boat in front of typical karst rock formations

Asia, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos. Luang Prabang is a stunning city situated along the Mekong River. Travel is most commonly made by long boat

NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A. D. Norsemen on the coast of America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A.D. Norsemen on the coast of America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A. D
VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu© rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A.D. French manuscript illumination on vellum, c1100

BUSN2A-00045
Nantucket sleigh-ride in which a longboat is pulled by a harpoon line lodged in a whale. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tourists in longboat on a river in the Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A longboat crowded with children leaving for week at school, seen off by mothers, on the Katibas River, Sarawak, Malaysia, Asia

Travel by outboard powered local longboat, Katibas River, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Journeying through Time: The Mighty Long Boat" Step back in time and embark on a captivating voyage with the long boat. From Viking raids to exploration, these vessels have witnessed remarkable events throughout history. In "The Towpath Walton-on-Thames, " an oil on canvas painting, we catch a glimpse of tranquility as a long boat glides along the peaceful waters. Meanwhile, "Viking raid under Olaf I" showcases the fearsome power of these ships during battle. As the sun sets on the Gulf Coast, we imagine Vikingsnekke sailing towards new conquests. In "BUSN2A-00109, " we witness their audacious attack on Paris in 885 AD, leaving an indelible mark in history. Long boats find solace amidst rainforests, moored in creeks that whisper tales of adventure and mystery. And who could forget the astonishing sight of long boats crossing Irrawaddy River during rush hour in Yangon, Burma? Lieutenant Nelson's bravery shines through as he volunteers to board a prize ship amidst a violent gale - an awe-inspiring moment captured by Robert Southey's engraving from "The Life of Nelson. " Erik the Red's legendary journey unfolds before our eyes as he sets sail for Greenland in T. C. Bridges' colorful lithograph from "The Book of Discovery. " Another depiction portrays Erik Rode discovering Greenland itself - an achievement celebrated centuries later with an oil on canvas masterpiece. These glimpses into history remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit for exploration and conquest. The long boat stands tall as both a symbol and vessel that carried dreams across vast oceans and shaped civilizations forevermore.