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Swedish 17th century Galleon warship 'Vasa'.
'Vasa' is a Swedish warship built 1626-1628. She sank on her maiden voyage not more than a nautical mile from shore (ca 2 km).
She laid forgotten on the bottom of the sea until the late 1950's. She was salvaged with a largely intact hull in 1961.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_%28ship%29
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tonnage: 1210 tonnes displacement Length:
Sparred Length: 69 meters (226 ft)
Between perpendiculars 47.5 meters (155.8 ft) Beam: 11.7 meters (38 ft) Height: 52.5 meters (172 ft) Draft: 4.8 meters (16 ft) Propulsion: Sails, 1,275 square meters (13,720 sq ft) Crew: 145 sailors, 300 soldiers Armament:
64 guns, including:
'Vasa' is a Swedish warship built 1626-1628. She sank on her maiden voyage not more than a nautical mile from shore (ca 2 km).
She laid forgotten on the bottom of the sea until the late 1950's. She was salvaged with a largely intact hull in 1961.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_%28ship%29
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tonnage: 1210 tonnes displacement Length:
Sparred Length: 69 meters (226 ft)
Between perpendiculars 47.5 meters (155.8 ft) Beam: 11.7 meters (38 ft) Height: 52.5 meters (172 ft) Draft: 4.8 meters (16 ft) Propulsion: Sails, 1,275 square meters (13,720 sq ft) Crew: 145 sailors, 300 soldiers Armament:
64 guns, including:
- 24-pounders 48
- 3-pounders 8
- 1-pounders 2
- howitzers 6
Additional Notes
Guys, there is a major flaw in the ship - the kitchen. It ignites the intire ship... I'm taking off the download and posting a new one, without fire. :PProgress | 85% complete |
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