Vasa (ship) - Wikipedia
Vasa or Wasa (Swedish pronunciation: [²vɑːsa] ⓘ) is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628.
The Bizarre Story of ‘Vasa,’ the Ship That Keeps On Giving
Aug 10, 2017 · Engineering problems sank the ship–but this PR disaster for the Swedish navy has become a boon for archaeologists. Here’s how it happened and how Vasa 's influence is felt today. The sinking....
The Disaster - Vasamuseet
As the ship passed the gap in the bluffs at Tegelviken, a much stronger gust pushed the ship so far over on its port side that water poured in through the open gunports on the lower gundeck. Vasa began to sink.
'Vasa': The Epic Swedish Warship That Sank In 20 Minutes
Jan 12, 2021 · The "Vasa" ship was built in the 17th century to commemorate Sweden's powerful empire. But after it set sail in 1628, the ship buckled under its own weight and sank. The ship's sinking resulted in the deaths of 30 people.
4 Reasons Why The Vasa Ship Sank: An Engineer's Explanation
Dec 12, 2023 · As water flooded through the gun portals of the ship, it sank in the shallow waters of Stockholm harbor and lay there at 32 meters deep, forgotten. In 1956, the Vasa ship was found by Anders Franzen, a Swedish marine technician and amateur naval archaeologist.
The Incredible Story of Sweden's Vasa Warship (4K) - YouTube
Joshua Hanlon explains how the pride of Sweden's 17th century fleet sank less than an hour after it set sail.Read a complete timeline of Vasa and her sinking...
The Story Of ‘Vasa,’ The Epic 17th-Century ... - The Archaeologist
Sep 19, 2022 · Its rather peculiar story has gone down in history: despite being one of the Swedish navy’s biggest achievements and among the most spectacular warships ever built, Vasa sank within twenty minutes of setting sail, just 1,300 …
Unveiling the Secrets of the Vasa: A Journey Through Sweden‘s ...
May 27, 2024 · Just minutes after setting sail, the ship began to sway precariously before ultimately capsizing and sinking in the Stockholm harbor. The disaster claimed the lives of 30 to 50 people and prompted a series of investigations, which concluded that the ship‘s proportions were severely miscalculated.
35 Facts About Vasa Ship
Oct 8, 2024 · Ever wondered about the Vasa Ship? This 17th-century Swedish warship has a story that’s both tragic and fascinating. Built to showcase Sweden's naval power, it sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. Why? Because it was too top-heavy and lacked proper ballast. For over 300 years, it rested on the seabed until it was salvaged in 1961.
Vasa | Ship, Sweden, Museum, & Facts | Britannica
Vasa, 17th-century Swedish vessel, the mightiest warship of its day, that sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, with about 30 of 150 persons aboard drowning.