http://www.medievalists.net/2011/05/06/viking-shipyard-discovered-on-the-isle-of-skye/
QuoteArchaeologists now believe that the site has been a focus for maritime activity for many centuries, from the Vikings to the MacAskill and Macleod clans of Skye. The loch and canal would likely have been used for the secure wintering of boats, along with their construction and maintenance.
Colin Martin, a marine archaeologist specialising in ship wrecks who is investigating Loch na h-Airde said, "This site has enormous potential to tell us about how boats were built, serviced and sailed on Scotland's western seaboard in the medieval period – and perhaps during the early historic and prehistoric eras as well. There is no other site quite like this in Scotland."
Quote from: Suu the Infallible on May 06, 2011, 02:49:40 PM
http://www.medievalists.net/2011/05/06/viking-shipyard-discovered-on-the-isle-of-skye/
QuoteArchaeologists now believe that the site has been a focus for maritime activity for many centuries, from the Vikings to the MacAskill and Macleod clans of Skye. The loch and canal would likely have been used for the secure wintering of boats, along with their construction and maintenance.
Colin Martin, a marine archaeologist specialising in ship wrecks who is investigating Loch na h-Airde said, "This site has enormous potential to tell us about how boats were built, serviced and sailed on Scotland's western seaboard in the medieval period – and perhaps during the early historic and prehistoric eras as well. There is no other site quite like this in Scotland."
Wow, very cool!
I've totally kayaked right past that. Never even knew it was there. I'ma have to go back now and check it out :eek:
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on May 06, 2011, 04:09:20 PM
I've totally kayaked right past that. Never even knew it was there. I'ma have to go back now and check it out :eek:
It was run by the Byzantines, and they were some sneaky bastards.