| Article number: | 10.01.009 |
The Vasa was a famous Swedish warship launched in Stockholm in 1628. The ship was built under the reign of King Gustavus Adolphus and was intended to be the flagship of the Swedish navy. The Vasa was an impressive ship, 69 metres long, with 64 cannons and adorned with detailed sculptures. It was a symbol of Sweden's power and wealth in the early 17th century.
However, the ship was also notorious for its tragic demise. The Vasa sank on its maiden voyage, just minutes after departing from Stockholm harbour, on 10 August 1628. The reason for its sinking was that the ship was top-heavy due to an excessive number of cannons and a too narrow hull, which weakened the ship's stability.
The Vasa was only salvaged from the Baltic Sea in 1961 and has since been on display at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, where it is a major tourist attraction and a fascinating example of 17th-century shipbuilding and maritime history. The ship has remained largely intact, making it one of the best-preserved ships from the 17th century.
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Drawing number |
10.01.009 |
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Description |
"Wasa", Swedish warship (1628) |
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Quality |
sp/lines; views; decks; rigging plan; details; the original 8 sheets are combined on 5 sheets |
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Scale |
1 : 100 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
3 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
1 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
5 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
180 |
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Particulars |
drawing from the Maritime Museum Stockholm |
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Remarks |