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THE VASA, SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH 1628

The Vasa was a magnificent spectacle as she set forth on her maiden voyage from Stockholm. At first there was a gentle breeze filling her sails but then a great gust of wind suddenly caused the ship to heel and she took water through her open gun ports. Gradually the hull flooded and she went right ov...

  • Id: vasa_1628-b1p-004-b2p-020
  • Name: THE VASA, SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH 1628
  • Media: Oil on canvas
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  • Section: HISTORIC SHIPS
  • Book 1 Page: 4
  • Book 2 Page: 20