print email comment close Leif Ericson Viking Ship URL: http://www.vikingship.org Description: This nonprofit organization is "dedicated to the study, education and promotion of the fact that Leif Ericson was the first European to set foot upon and explore the North American Continent and of Vikings in general, their times and travels throughout the world." This site includes brief historical information about Ericson and the Vikings, and information about Leif Ericson Day (October 9). An interactive drawing shows elements of a Viking ship. Publisher: Leif Ericson Viking Ship Extra Keywords Ericcson Erikson notableexplorers Library of Congress Subject Headings: America -- Discovery and exploration Explorers Leiv Eiriksson, d. ca. 1020 People Special days Viking ships Vikings LII Database Information: Record 9861 created by Jennifer English on 09/21/2004 Last modification on 10/02/2004 Published: 09/21/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/9861