What is a Viking captain called?

What is a Viking captain called? Steersman and skipper The steersman in Viking times was the ship’s owner and had military command, whereas the skipari (skipper) was the next-in-command or an ordinary member of the crew.

Steersman and skipper

The steersman in Viking times was the ship’s owner and had military command, whereas the skipari (skipper) was the next-in-command or an ordinary member of the crew.