Episode 1 of 3
Contract and Keel Laying
- When
- 1625–1626
- Where
- Stockholm navy yard
- Part of
- Sinking of the Vasa
Master Henrik and Arendt de Groote signed a contract in 1625 to build four ships. The keel for the larger vessel was laid in early 1626 at the Stockholm navy yard.
In January 1625, Master Henrik and business partner Arendt de Groote signed a contract to build four ships. They began buying raw materials in 1625. Master Henrik laid the keel for the larger ship in late February or early March 1626. He later fell ill and handed supervision to another shipwright.
Sources
- Vasa (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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