Listen "The Vasa Shipwreck"
Episode Synopsis
How does a warship sink within minutes of launch? In this Compact Disasters episode, we explore the sinking of the Vasa, Sweden's most ambitious naval project, and how politics, pressure, and poor engineering sent it to the bottom of Stockholm harbour in 1628. Visit our website: Compact Disasters Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #vasashipwreck #swedishhistory #maritimedisaster #engineeringfailure #compactdisasters #truehistory #navalhistory #europeanhistory #historypodcast.
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