The Vasa Ship: History and Legacy
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True or false: The Vasa was built in 1627.

False

True or false: The Vasa was salvaged in 1869.

False

True or false: The Vasa was used to transport 30,000 Swedish soldiers.

True

True or false: The Vasa was launched in 1628.

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True or false: The Vasa was built using only skilled carpenters.

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  • The Swedish ship Vasa was built between 1626 and 1628 to carry the Swedish army to war against Poland.
  • The ship was wrecked on its maiden voyage in 1628 after only a short distance had been traveled in the port of Stockholm.
  • The Vasa was salvaged in 1961 and converted into a museum ship.
  • The Vasa is armed with 64 cannons and is said to be the most powerful ship of its time.
  • The Vasa was crucial in transporting and supplying 30,000 Swedish soldiers who invaded Pomerania in 1628.
  • The Vasa was built by skilled carpenters and cut down trees for the ship alone.
  • The Vasa was launched in 1626 and was completed in 1628.

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Test your knowledge about the history, construction, and fate of the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage and was later salvaged to become a museum ship. Learn about its role in military operations and its powerful armament.

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