The Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum was one of the side tours that was part of our sightseeing excursion package that we had signed up for on the ship. We didn't know anything about it, but it ended up being a real treat! The "Vasa" was a 17th century ship that was salvaged 333 years after it sunk, and was on exhibit almost fully intact at the museum built in its honor.

The "Vasa" was a 64-gun schooner that was commisioned by Sweden's king to be the best ship in the world. No expense was spared, and every master crafter was engaged in its creation. So much detail work went into it that when it made its maiden voyage in 1628, it sank a nautical mile from the harbor because it was too heavy. Pride cometh before a fall, per chance?

The bow was marvelous!

As was the aft!

A replica of the "Vasa" in its completed glory was placed beside the original.

64-gun canons locked and loaded, and abetted the ship's perilous weight.

It was incredible to visit this museum and see the "Vasa" almost 100% restored.

This gigantic globe with a fleet of schooners sailing towards territories not yet discovered was a dynamic story of the worlds to come and stories left untold.