dragon ship

Norse raiding boat

A dragon ship is a Viking longship, named for the carved dragon heads mounted on the prow to intimidate enemies and ward off evil spirits.

These narrow, shallow-draft vessels could navigate both open seas and rivers, making them ideal for raids and exploration.

The term appears in historical accounts and fantasy settings: The dragon ships appeared on the horizon at dawn.

Related
  • longshipSlender Norse rowing vessel
  • VikingMedieval Nordic raider
  • prowVessel's forward section
  • oarsBladed poles for boats
  • sailShip's wind-catching fabric

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vessel type/era

dragon shipaircraft carrier

Warship with flight deck

submarine · galleon · Spanish galleon · ironclad · steamship

naval purpose

dragon shipcargo ship

Vessel for transporting goods

fishing boat · hospital ship · transport ship · slave ship · passenger liner

maritime propulsion and design

dragon shipmotorboat

Engine-propelled watercraft

nuclear submarine · hovercraft · ocean liner · supertanker · paddle steamer

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G