Episode 2 of 3
Maiden Voyage Sinking
- When
- 10 August 1628
- Where
- Stockholm harbor
- Part of
- Sinking of the Vasa
Vasa departed Stockholm harbor on 10 August 1628 for her maiden voyage. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 meters into the water.
On 10 August 1628, Captain Söfring Hansson ordered Vasa to depart on her maiden voyage to the naval station at Älvsnabben. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 meters into her maiden voyage. Eight of the planned 72 guns had not been delivered when the ship sailed.
Sources
- Vasa (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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