Treenailed boat
The treenailed boat is a boat model used in Northern Europe, usually associated with Vikings but should perhaps be ascribed to Pomeranian groups. The shape and construction coincides with the sewn boats, but instead of ropes, it is assembled with wooden treenails.
As with sewn boats, it is sometimes aesthetically adorned with heads (usually elk heads) on the and stern post, thus might indicate shamanism.
References
- Mike McCarthy. (September 14, 2005) Ships' Fastenings: From Sewn Boat to Steamship Texas A&M University Press pg. 65
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