Vasa Ship
Vasa Ship
the Swedish war ship that sank on its maiden voyage in the harbour
Location:
Galärvarvsvägen 14, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden
Duration:
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Journey:
Personal highlights
- Vasa: Swedish warship built in 1628 for King Gustavus Adolphus
- Maiden voyage: the ship sank immediately after only 1,300 meter
- Conservation: the shipwreck was salvaged and preserved entirely
- Museum: permanent exhibition and most visited Swedish museum
- Exhibition: learning about Sweden's royal history and European wars
Image sources
- Vasa museum outside
- Random Vasa sailor
- Map of Scandinavia
- Vasa ship decoration
- Original Vasa ship