Vasa 1628

Description

Built at the direction of Sweden’s King Gustav, this iconic symbol of emerging Swedish naval power was doomed from its inception. Carrying more firepower for its size than any ship of that era, the Vasa capsized immediately after being launched due to the inordinate weight carried in its topside.

This meticulously built replica of the Vasa reflects this unique flaw in the ship, even down to the 2 tiered gun mounts that ultimately doomed the original. Standing 122 cm high and 145 cm long, the Vasa is a thing of beauty if not sea worthiness. Price – $2,500 USD plus shipping.