The Vasa was built to be Sweden’s pride, but it sank on its very first voyage in 1628. After 333 years underwater, this 17th-century warship was raised from the seabed and today stands in Stockholm’s Vasa Museum and is 98% original and frozen in time! | Museum of Artifacts

The Vasa is the world’s only preserved 17th-century warship, raised after 333 years on the seafloor. Built to be the pride of Sweden’s navy, it sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and now stands in Stockholm’s Vasa Museum, 98% original and frozen in time. | Museum of Artifacts

In the 17th century, the Swedish warship Vasa sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 due to design flaws that made it top-heavy. The well-preserved ship was salvaged in 1961 and is now a museum, offering valuable insights into naval engineering of the time. | History Revived