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August 4th 2014
Published: March 3rd 2015
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Stockholm - It was a long time in coming, but we finally made it. Those of you that have been following our blog may remember that we had a crazy idea that we would have made it up the coast from Portugal last year and then into the Baltic to Stockholm. Needless to say that plan was changed thankfully so that we could take more time to enjoy the places we visited last season. One of our main ... Read Full Entry



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Sculptures Cover Many Areas of the VasaSculptures Cover Many Areas of the Vasa
Sculptures Cover Many Areas of the Vasa

and some of the details of the rigging
Water Flooded into the Open Gun PortsWater Flooded into the Open Gun Ports
Water Flooded into the Open Gun Ports

one of the main causes of the sinking of the Vasa
The Sculptures on the SideThe Sculptures on the Side
The Sculptures on the Side

are of Roman Emperors
A Powerful LionA Powerful Lion
A Powerful Lion

is at the ready at the bow of the Vasa
Oak Trees are for the KingOak Trees are for the King
Oak Trees are for the King

be sure to not cut down one for your own use!
The Vasa Family Coat of ArmsThe Vasa Family Coat of Arms
The Vasa Family Coat of Arms

surrounded by Roman warriors on the stern of the Vasa
Lions Protect all of the Gun PortsLions Protect all of the Gun Ports
Lions Protect all of the Gun Ports

when open the lions are to help scare the enemy
The Stern of the VasaThe Stern of the Vasa
The Stern of the Vasa

with its numerous carvings
The Condition of the Clothing and DishesThe Condition of the Clothing and Dishes
The Condition of the Clothing and Dishes

provide much insight into the lives of the people
A Few More SculpturesA Few More Sculptures
A Few More Sculptures

with plenty of detail
One of Many on the VasaOne of Many on the Vasa
One of Many on the Vasa

intended to scare the enemy and show the power of the ship



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