A 600-Year-Old Viking Ship Discovered Off the Coast of Denmark

A 600-year-old viking ship discovered off the coast of Denmark

The Vikings, who dominated the northern seas for centuries, are known not only as bold—and often ruthless—explorers, but also as skilled shipbuilders. Recently, researchers managed to uncover a remarkable find: the world’s largest Viking ship, offering a unique insight into the history of medieval maritime trade. For centuries, the Vikings’ name has been synonymous with seafaring conquests and legendary navigational expertise. These Scandinavian…

Svaelget 2 - World's Largest Cog - A Medieval Super Ship Discovered By Danish Archaeologists

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - For centuries, the waters near Copenhagen have concealed a remarkable secret, one that has now come to light thanks to the dedicated efforts of maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum. Their recent discovery of the world’s largest cog is not just an archaeological triumph; it is a game-changer for […]

Discovery: Largest Medieval Cargo Ship Ever Found

Spotted off the coast of Denmark, the 600 year old trading vessel is “exceptionally well-preserved.”

Divers Excavate 600-Year-Old Shipwreck

Divers from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have excavated a super shipwreck in the water off Copenhagen.

600 Years After It Vanished, World's Largest Medieval 'Super Ship' Discovered Beneath Danish Waters

In the coastal waters near Copenhagen, a submerged wooden structure has altered the understanding of medieval maritime trade in Northern Europe. Discovered during seabed investigations for urban development, the wreck surfaced as more than a routine find. Its dimensions, preservation, and construction details place it outside the known parameters of 15th-century shipping. Previous excavations in the Baltic region have produced smaller vessels, o…