Swedish warship Vasa: Some photos of the Vasa, a Swedish warship which sank leaving Stockholm on its maiden voyage.

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Swedish warship Vasa

Nov 5, 2012 08:37:48 #

Georgewalt Loc: Loves Park, Il

Some photos of the Vasa, a Swedish warship which sank leaving Stockholm on its maiden voyage.

Vasa

Nov 5, 2012 08:39:08 #

Evansgr Loc: Concord, NC

Those were some real crafstman, all the detail in the carvings must have taken forever. Thanks for sharing it.

Nov 5, 2012 08:42:13 #

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

I remember reading about this when discovered and raised.. Could you refresh us on the history of the recover of this beautiful ship ?
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I found this on the internet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_(ship)

Nov 5, 2012 08:53:09 #

richnash46 Loc: Texas

Georgewalt wrote:

Some photos of the Vasa, a Swedish warship which sank leaving Stockholm on its maiden voyage.

Why did it sink? :?:

Nov 5, 2012 09:21:04 #

Georgewalt Loc: Loves Park, Il

It was designed wrong. Too much height and not enough depth and bulk below the water line. A wind was blowing and it keeled over as far as I remember. Most of the ship was found intact and what wood needing replacement is of a lighter color. I am adding 3 more photos for you to see.

Vasa