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Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum, the most visited museum in Scandinavia
The Vasa Museum, the most visited museum in Scandinavia
The Swedish warship Vasa sank in Stockholm Harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628
The Swedish warship Vasa sank in Stockholm Harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628
1/10 scale model of the Vasa under sail
1/10 scale model of the Vasa under sail
Model of the Vasa as it begins to capsize
Model of the Vasa as it begins to capsize
Two gundecks made the ship top-heavy and unstable
Two gundecks made the ship top-heavy and unstable
The maiden voyage was less than 1 mile
The maiden voyage was less than 1 mile
Diving suit of the 1950s & 60s
Diving suit of the 1950s & 60s
The wreck landed upright on the harbor floor in 32m of water
The wreck landed upright on the harbor floor in 32m of water
The Vasa was rediscovered in 1956
The Vasa was rediscovered in 1956
The Vasa was partially raised in 1959 and taken to shallower water where the hull was repaired
The Vasa was partially raised in 1959 and taken to shallower water where the hull was repaired
The Vasa was raised to the surface in 1961
The Vasa was raised to the surface in 1961
The Vasa has been housed in the current museum since 1990
The Vasa has been housed in the current museum since 1990
Model of the Vasa with sails set
Model of the Vasa with sails set
1:10 scale model of the Vasa with sails set
1:10 scale model of the Vasa with sails set
Model of the Vasa showing what the original colors might have been
Model of the Vasa showing what the original colors might have been
Colored model of the stern of the Vasa
Colored model of the stern of the Vasa
The upper transom of the 1:10 model, the most decorated part of the ship
The upper transom of the 1:10 model, the most decorated part of the ship
Colored model of the stern of the Vasa with the captain's cabin
Colored model of the stern of the Vasa with the captain's cabin
The model makes it clear to see how the Vasa could have been top-heavy
The model makes it clear to see how the Vasa could have been top-heavy
Vasa Museum
Vasa Museum
Lion Figurehead of the Vasa
Lion Figurehead of the Vasa
Front view of the Vasa
Front view of the Vasa
Light through open gunport on the Vasa
Light through open gunport on the Vasa
Wood carvings of Roman Emperors on the port bow (beakhead) of the Vasa
Wood carvings of Roman Emperors on the port bow (beakhead) of the Vasa
Port bow and bowsprit of the Vasa
Port bow and bowsprit of the Vasa
Carvings next to the opening for the anchor cable, port side of the Vasa
Carvings next to the opening for the anchor cable, port side of the Vasa
Musketport and gunport, Vasa
Musketport and gunport, Vasa
Warriors of King David on the port stern quarter of the Vasa
Warriors of King David on the port stern quarter of the Vasa
The Warriors of King David, Vasa
The Warriors of King David, Vasa
Warrior of King David on the port side lower quarter gallery
Warrior of King David on the port side lower quarter gallery
Aft of the Vasa with the rudder and stern chasers
Aft of the Vasa with the rudder and stern chasers
Arms of the Vasa Dynasty on the stern between the captain's cabin windows
Arms of the Vasa Dynasty on the stern between the captain's cabin windows
Sculpture of Hercules on the port side of the stern
Sculpture of Hercules on the port side of the stern
Painted reproductions of sculptures from the Vasa
Painted reproductions of sculptures from the Vasa
Arms of the Vasa Dynasty illustrate the ship's name as a vase (bundle of sticks) held by cherubs
Arms of the Vasa Dynasty illustrate the ship's name as a vase (bundle of sticks) held by cherubs
Painted reproductions of sculptures from the Vasa
Painted reproductions of sculptures from the Vasa
Painted reproduction of the port side Roman Warrior
Painted reproduction of the port side Roman Warrior
Sculptures on the starboard stern of the Vasa
Sculptures on the starboard stern of the Vasa
Top of the rudder and stern chaser gun ports of the Vasa
Top of the rudder and stern chaser gun ports of the Vasa
Rudder of the Vasa
Rudder of the Vasa
Starboard stern galleries decorated with sculptures
Starboard stern galleries decorated with sculptures
Detail of sculptures on the starboard stern galleries of the Vasa
Detail of sculptures on the starboard stern galleries of the Vasa
Startboard stern gallery with a gunport and the aft mast
Startboard stern gallery with a gunport and the aft mast
The Vasa's main armament consisted of 46 24-pound guns
The Vasa's main armament consisted of 46 24-pound guns
Roaring lions on the gunport proclaimed the king's power
Roaring lions on the gunport proclaimed the king's power
Looking through a gunport to see the base of the mast passing through the gundeck
Looking through a gunport to see the base of the mast passing through the gundeck
The Vasa's 46 24-pound naval guns were distributed across 2 gun decks
The Vasa's 46 24-pound naval guns were distributed across 2 gun decks
When the ship was anchored, the heavy anchor cable was belayed to the Anchor Bitts
When the ship was anchored, the heavy anchor cable was belayed to the Anchor Bitts
Foremast of the Vasa - only the lowest of the 3 segments survived
Foremast of the Vasa - only the lowest of the 3 segments survived
Starboard bow with the bowsprit of the Vasa
Starboard bow with the bowsprit of the Vasa
Gunport of the starboard bowchaser, Vasa
Gunport of the starboard bowchaser, Vasa
Bow of the Vasa
Bow of the Vasa
Royal Lion Figurehead holding the bundle of sticks, vase in Swedish, from which the ship is named
Royal Lion Figurehead holding the bundle of sticks, vase in Swedish, from which the ship is named
Levels of the Vasa Museum, Stockholm
Levels of the Vasa Museum, Stockholm
The bases of the shrouds - the ropes that support the masts
The bases of the shrouds - the ropes that support the masts
Starboard side of the Vasa
Starboard side of the Vasa
Sculpture of a Roman Warrior, Vasa
Sculpture of a Roman Warrior, Vasa
The Lion Figurehead of the Vasa was carved by Mårten Redtmer
The Lion Figurehead of the Vasa was carved by Mårten Redtmer
Front quarter view of the Vasa
Front quarter view of the Vasa
Starboard side of the Vasa
Starboard side of the Vasa
Stern gallery with sculptures and a musket port
Stern gallery with sculptures and a musket port
Small gun port for muskets
Small gun port for muskets
Sculpture of a Nordic Wildman, 4 on each side of the Vasa
Sculpture of a Nordic Wildman, 4 on each side of the Vasa
Narrow deck of the Vasa with the main mast
Narrow deck of the Vasa with the main mast
Starboard side of the Vasa
Starboard side of the Vasa
Hatches and Capstan of the Vasa
Hatches and Capstan of the Vasa
Capstan, used as a winch to raise the anchor
Capstan, used as a winch to raise the anchor
Shrouds of the forward mast of the Vasa
Shrouds of the forward mast of the Vasa
Bow of the Vasa with the Roman Warrior and starboard cathead
Bow of the Vasa with the Roman Warrior and starboard cathead
Starboard Roman Warrior sculpture, Vasa
Starboard Roman Warrior sculpture, Vasa
Forward starboard side of the Vasa
Forward starboard side of the Vasa
10 Roman Emperors from Tiberius to Septimius Severus decorate the each side of the bow of the Vasa
10 Roman Emperors from Tiberius to Septimius Severus decorate the each side of the bow of the Vasa
One of 10 the Roman Emperors from the Bow of the Vasas
One of 10 the Roman Emperors from the Bow of the Vasas
Carving of the Polish Enemy trapped under the cathead on the bow
Carving of the Polish Enemy trapped under the cathead on the bow
Polish nobleman Jakob Sobieski, similar in appearance to the carving of the Polish Enemy
Polish nobleman Jakob Sobieski, similar in appearance to the carving of the Polish Enemy
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of one of the Wildmen of the Vasa
The Vasa, 69m (226 ft) long and 52.5m (172ft) tall
The Vasa, 69m (226 ft) long and 52.5m (172ft) tall
The Vasa, constructed 1626-1628
The Vasa, constructed 1626-1628
Some of the missing parts of the Vasa were replaced with modern wood during restoration
Some of the missing parts of the Vasa were replaced with modern wood during restoration
King Gustav II Adolph, Gustav the Great, Lion of the North (r. 1611-1632)
King Gustav II Adolph, Gustav the Great, Lion of the North (r. 1611-1632)
Lion figurehead of the Vasa
Lion figurehead of the Vasa
The Vasa had a crew of 145 sailors and 300 soldiers
The Vasa had a crew of 145 sailors and 300 soldiers
Shrouds leading to the Crow's Nest at the top of the
Shrouds leading to the Crow's Nest at the top of the
The superstructure is built high to be a firing platform
The superstructure is built high to be a firing platform
Hercules, draped in lion skin, from the stern of the Vasa
Hercules, draped in lion skin, from the stern of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of the Roman Warrior from the port bow of the Vasa
Painted reproduction of the Roman Warrior from the port bow of the Vasa
King Gustavus II  Adolphus as triumphant Roman General, D.K. Ehrenstrahl
King Gustavus II Adolphus as triumphant Roman General, D.K. Ehrenstrahl
Roof of the starboard lower aft quarter gallery
Roof of the starboard lower aft quarter gallery
Nereids and tritons decorating the starboard lower quarter gallery
Nereids and tritons decorating the starboard lower quarter gallery
Reproduction of the starboard Hercules
Reproduction of the starboard Hercules
Hercules from the Starboard side of the Vasa
Hercules from the Starboard side of the Vasa
Figure from the starboard lower quarters gallery
Figure from the starboard lower quarters gallery
Starboard lower quarter gallery and part of the stern of the Vasa
Starboard lower quarter gallery and part of the stern of the Vasa
Knights in armor on the stern representing the King's ancestors
Knights in armor on the stern representing the King's ancestors
Knights in armor on the stern representing the King's ancestors
Knights in armor on the stern representing the King's ancestors
The ship's name, Vasa, represented by the bundle of sticks held by cherubs flanked by knights in armor
The ship's name, Vasa, represented by the bundle of sticks held by cherubs flanked by knights in armor
National Coat-of-Arms of Sweden on the upper transom of the stern of the Vasa
National Coat-of-Arms of Sweden on the upper transom of the stern of the Vasa
Coronation of Gustav II Adolf with griffons symbolizing King Karl IX, his father
Coronation of Gustav II Adolf with griffons symbolizing King Karl IX, his father
Cherub to the left of the coat-of-arms of Sweden
Cherub to the left of the coat-of-arms of Sweden
Cherub to the left of the coat-of-arms of Sweden
Cherub to the left of the coat-of-arms of Sweden
Grotesque mask on the stern below the coat-of-arms
"Grotesque" mask on the stern below the coat-of-arms
King David on the port stern post, Vasa
King David on the port stern post, Vasa
Guide to the sculptures on the stern of the Vasa
Guide to the sculptures on the stern of the Vasa
Highly decorated stern of the Vasa
Highly decorated stern of the Vasa
Swedish coat-of-arms on the stern of the Vasa flanked by lions
Swedish coat-of-arms on the stern of the Vasa flanked by lions
Top of the upper transom with the coronation of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden
Top of the upper transom with the coronation of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden
Closer view of the coronation of Gustav II Adolph on the stern of the Vasa
Closer view of the coronation of Gustav II Adolph on the stern of the Vasa
Port quartering view of the stern of the Vasa
Port quartering view of the stern of the Vasa
Coat-of-Arms of the Vasa Dynasty flanked by armored figures representing the King's ancestors
Coat-of-Arms of the Vasa Dynasty flanked by armored figures representing the King's ancestors
Stern and aft port galleries, Vasa
Stern and aft port galleries, Vasa
Port side of the Vasa looking forward
Port side of the Vasa looking forward
Port upper and lower stern galleries of the Vasa
Port upper and lower stern galleries of the Vasa
Artist's impression of the Vasa under full sail with flags flying
Artist's impression of the Vasa under full sail with flags flying
Walkways all around the ship allow the Vasa to be viewed from multiple levels
Walkways all around the ship allow the Vasa to be viewed from multiple levels
Top of the upper transom with the coronation of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden
Top of the upper transom with the coronation of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden
Closer view of the coronation of Gustav II Adolph on the stern of the Vasa
Closer view of the coronation of Gustav II Adolph on the stern of the Vasa
National coat-of-arms of Sweden on the stern of the vasa supported by lions
National coat-of-arms of Sweden on the stern of the vasa supported by lions
Stern of the Vasa from the top viewing deck
Stern of the Vasa from the top viewing deck
Stern of the Vasa from the top viewing deck
Stern of the Vasa from the top viewing deck
Panorama from the top level showing the other floors of the Vasa Museum
Panorama from the top level showing the other floors of the Vasa Museum
After quartering view of the port side of the Vasa from the upper viewing deck
After quartering view of the port side of the Vasa from the upper viewing deck
Stern and port quarter galleries of the Vasa
Stern and port quarter galleries of the Vasa
Rending of the Vasa with the 7 levels of the museum, with the waterline on the 4th level
Rending of the Vasa with the 7 levels of the museum, with the waterline on the 4th level
Looking up at the stern of the Vasa from the lowest level
Looking up at the stern of the Vasa from the lowest level
Model of the Stockholm shipyards with Tre Kronor Castle
Model of the Stockholm shipyards with Tre Kronor Castle
From the ground floor looking up at the port after quarter galleries of the Vasa
From the ground floor looking up at the port after quarter galleries of the Vasa
Port bow of the Vasa with sculptures of the Roman Emperors and port bow chaser gun port
Port bow of the Vasa with sculptures of the Roman Emperors and port bow chaser gun port
Relief map of Scandinavia and the Baltic, Vasa Museum
Relief map of Scandinavia and the Baltic, Vasa Museum
Midship cross section of the Vasa  with 2 gun decks, 2 lower decks and ballast
Midship cross section of the Vasa with 2 gun decks, 2 lower decks and ballast
Tre Kronor Castle, Stockholm
Tre Kronor Castle, Stockholm