Historical Context
With her pennons streaming out in the gentle Summer breeze, Sweden's latest showpiece, the Vasa, was towed from her berth on her maiden voyage into the centre of the harbour - where she promptly sank killing perhaps 30 of approximately 150 people.
The ship was unstable due in part to constant changes in her design requested by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf.
Photo Info
Date taken: August 10, 1628
Location taken: Stockholmn, Sweden
Source: The Vasa Museum
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