IT’S HISTORY

This Warship Sank in Minutes—And Was Raised Centuries Later


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In 1628, Sweden launched what was meant to be the most powerful warship of its time—the Vasa. But within 20 minutes of setting sail, it tragically sank right in Stockholm’s harbor. Now, nearly 400 years later, the Vasa Museum holds one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in history, offering an unparalleled look into 17th-century naval warfare and engineering failure.We traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, to explore the Vasa Museum, uncover the fascinating story behind the ship's doomed voyage, and speak with Dr. Fred Hocker, the leading expert on the Vasa’s recovery and restoration. Why did this state-of-the-art warship fail so spectacularly? What secrets does it hold about Sweden’s ambitions during the Thirty Years' War? And how did it become one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time?Join us as we step inside the Vasa Ship, explore its centuries-old remains, and uncover the shocking truth behind Sweden’s greatest maritime disaster.

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IT’S HISTORYBy Ryan Socash

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