Gunport Hatch
2018 © Maxim Tabachnik
Gunport HatchDecorated Gunport with Lion
Stern Sculptures of the VasaGun Deck of the VasaUpper Deck of VasaOrnate Panel from the Vasa WarshipRoman Soldier Figurehead on VasaReclining Figures on the Vasa WarshipCrowned Lions and Royal BustDavid with Harp and Moorish WarriorGrotesques and Soldiers on the VasaRoyal Coat of Arms on the VasaStern Ornament with CherubsGrotesque Carvings Beneath the SternFigurehead Supports from the VasaModel of the VasaThe Vasa Warship

Gunport Hatch

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This gunport with a hinged hatch belonged to the Swedish warship Vasa (1626–28). It was designed for one of the ship’s 64 bronze cannons, highlighting the Vasa’s naval ambitions and its fatal imbalance. The open port reveals the lower deck where gunners stood moments before the ship capsized, offering insight into the operational challenges faced by this ill-fated vessel.