Ship Cross-Section

This is a cross-section of the ship. Notice the rock ballast in the bottom. Why did she sink? The Vasa did not have enough ballast, too many cannons were located too high on the ship to make it stable and there was not enough crew.

Sweden - Stockholm

July 27th 2007
7-27-07 I woke around 6 listening to the birds chirping out the portal hole. I fell back asleep with the gentle breeze flowing through the window and to the sound of the rustling waves. About 8 I heard a boat drive by, which seemed a little funny to me and at 9 I arose from my slumber. I went upstairs to take a shower. The showers shut off automatically and only stayed on for a short period of ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more

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