Vasa Museum
Stockholm Vasa
The Vasa (Wasa) was a Swedish galleon that was one of the largest and most heavily armed warships of its time. Unfortunately, it sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, after only about 1,300 meters in normal sea conditions, due to severe structural instability.
After its salvage in 1961, its components were stabilized and restored.
The Vasa has been on display at the Vasa Museum, which opened in 1990, and the museum is one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia.
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