September 15, 2012

Vasa

 
 
 Vasa which set sail on its maiden voyage from the capital city Stockholm in Sweden on 10th August 1628. After a few minutes, after sailing about 2 Kms, the Ship keeled over and sank. It was after 333 years in 1961, theVasa was salvaged. It has become a global attraction and it is the only preserved vessel from the 16th Century of its kind in the World. It is housed in its own Museum on Djurgarden in Stockholm

1 comment:

Kasinath said...

http://shipthemegallery.blogspot.in/2011/06/swedish-warship-wasa.html