SHIP Vasa is a silent witness Swedish naval superiority in the 17th century are still stored at the Vasa Museum. In addition to seeing masterpieces of Vasa ship, you also can see things other relics have been found after the ship was lifted from the sea.
Vasa Ship newly appointed to the surface in April 1961 after being under water for about 333 years. Thousands of artifacts and the remains of at least 15 people killed found in and around the hull. The story of this vessel commenced on August 10, 1628 at the launch. In maiden voyage, the ship managed to sail as far less than a mile and then drowned.
Actually before this ship is sinking, construction problems at the beginning of the making show the ship was in danger the stability of upside. Nevertheless, under pressure from the palace, the ship was completed on a very tight schedule. Some initial rescue fails to lift the ship that sank 32 meters deep and the location of the sinking was finally lost. This location was later discovered in the 1950s by amateur archaeologist Anders Franzen and in 1961 successfully removed.
Until now, the wooden ship Vasa is still considered the most well armed with a combined weight of the ammunition fired at one side of the boat approximately 588 pounds. Weaponry is in the Vasa is 48 light cannon, two big guns with the old design, eight three-pounders and six large howitzers. All of these heavy weapons in crowded downstairs and the ship. Museum which was inaugurated in 1990 is open daily. From June 1 to August 31, open from 8:30 to 18:00 o’clock local time, while from September 1 to May 31 starting at 10:00 to 17:00 local time.