The Vasa: A 333-Year-Old Shipwreck Raised from the Depths

This article recounts the incredible story of the Vasa, a magnificent Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and remained submerged for 333 years. Engineer Anders Franzén, after a five-year search, located and spearheaded the ambitious recovery operation. The challenging salvage process, involving innovative techniques and years of painstaking work, is detailed. Today, the remarkably preserved Vasa stands as a testament to 17th-century shipbuilding and a major Scandinavian tourist attraction, housed in its own museum.