Tim; I agree with economic reasons but existing or future trade was not
possible with uninhabited territories. I still maintain that it was the
timber resources which were logical at this point, not only as a scare
commodity but also as a demand item for ship building. And it was the
economics of ship building that played a big part as single keeled hulls
were needed and not any tree provided such lumber. Now over to your
researchers! Neil
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From: "twallace-murphy" <twallace-murphy@supanet.com>
To: <sinclair@quarterman.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: Henry and his voyage
> The reasons that provoked Henry's voyages were undoubtedly economic in
> nature.
>
> Norway was in the economic stranglehold of thge Hanseatic League who
> monopolised all trade with southern Europe. She was also in monetary
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