Admire a mighty nautical miscalculation at Vasamusee

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Admire a mighty nautical miscalculation at Vasamusee

The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Located on the island of Djurgården, the museum displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.

SWEDEN // When the mighty Swedish warship Vasa sank to the bottom of Stockholm harbour in 1628 - just 1300m (4265ft) into her maiden voyage - it was an embarrassment to the Swedish crown. Built with devastating power in mind, Vasa's potential was never realised, a grave design flaw sealing her fate. She lay on the seabed for 300 years before being carefully raised and painstakingly restored. In what must be one of the greatest comebacks of all time, Vasa is now a source of pride and a symbol of the Swedish Empire at its pinnacle. On display in full regalia, the ship is glorious indeed, and a trip to Scandinavia's most-visited museum is worth every krona. Mind-bendingly intricate displays over five levels detail the events of the sinking and the salvage, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve this piece of Swedish history. You can even step aboard a reconstruction of the upper gun deck to feel what it might have been like to be on the ship. Vasamuseet would almost be too much to take in if, unlike its subject, it wasn't so well designed.

Why is the Vasa museum famous?

Vasa Museum is one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia. Here, in all its glory, you will see the unique and well-preserved warship Vasa from 1628, decorated with hundreds of wooden sculptures.

Is it worth going to the Vasa museum?

It's worth the experience, save it for a rainy day. I was amazed by Vasa's presence - it's really wonderful. I think the museum does a great job of telling the history of the ship - from its creation to the present day, as well as displaying and discussing the objects in the museum.

Why did the Vasa sink?

A small breeze filled the sails and the ship drifted to port, but recovered slowly and painfully. As the ship passed through the bluffs of Tagloyken, a stronger gust pushed the ship so far to port that water poured in through open gun ports in the lower hull. Vasa began to sink.

How many people died on the Vasa?

30 people died

Vasa did not even reach a mile. Gusts of wind caused the 226-foot vessel to list as water gushed through its open gun ports, which were on display for her maiden voyage. It is believed that around 150 passengers were present when the plane sank. About 30 people died.

Was the 333 year old ship found?

Vasa ship restoration training and lessons from Vasa

Exactly 333 years later, it was pulled to the surface of the port. After the water and mud were pumped out, and the gun ports sealed, the Vasa floated. Today it is located in a separate museum called Vasa Museum.

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