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Gun Deck of the Vasa
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Gun Deck of the Vasa

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This section of the Vasa , constructed in Sweden in the 1620s, housed two heavy gun decks that contributed to the ship’s instability. Designed to carry 64 bronze cannons, the over-armed vessel capsized just minutes into its maiden voyage. The preserved hull stands as a cautionary tale of ambition overtaking engineering.

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