$479.00
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As the ship billed as the heaviest and most splendid of the Swedish navy, Vasa or Wasa was intended to be a statement of imperial pride and expansionist ambition for Sweden, and the glory of Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus. She is the grandest warship in the fleet of Swedish King Adolphus and was built according to his personal specifications. An image of gluttony and strength, it was supposed to take part in the Thirty Years’ War and was to be used to help display Swedish naval prowess.
This Wasa model ship is a recreation of one of the most beautiful ships built in the early 1600s. Now this replica with fine craftsmanship of the famous Swedish tall ship may similarly occupy a proud position in your office, home or meeting room. You can also pick up display cabinets, making it easy to showcase this ship on grand display.
Key Features of the wooden Wasa ship model:
The model is also available in bigger size 85cm.
When looking at ships of this era, the ships that are often best remembered are those of incredible achievements. However, when the Swedish maritime services built the Vasa for Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in the 1620s, it was supposed to be a gift of eloquence. However, the ship – though immensely beautiful – was a crushing failure. The ship came to be from 1626 to 1628, taking a huge amount of time, resources and manpower to piece together. Embarrassingly, it sunk a mere mile into the maiden voyage of the ship. The warship herself never became anything else other than a fine metaphor for failure. The ship was initially attempted to be recovered, though this was never possible.
It lay dormant until the 1950s when a largely intact hull was finally pulled out from the sea. This took place eventually in 1961 and was housed in a museum custom-built for it alone Eventually, it was moved to Stockholm, where it joined the Vasa Museum stock. Today it attracts tens of millions of visitors. The fact it was so strong and powerful as part of the problem; all it took was a mild breeze to blow the whole thing horribly off course. Even in port, though, its instability was easily noticed. The King of the era, though, lacked the patience to wait for this to be solved – the maiden voyage was supposed to join up with the ships taking part in the Thirty Years’ War. The fact that nobody was found to be at fault for the failed ship probably tells its own story. Even after so long underwater, many of the items onboard were found intact and helped really paint the picture of 17th-century naval warfare. At the very least, it let us see that, if nothing else, the Vasa was indeed as opulent as it was proclaimed!
Rob Waller –
Eagerly waiting for my order, my excitement knew no bounds when I finally received it. The ship was so beautifully crafted to the last minute details, absolutely loved it! The order arrived very well packed to ensure safe delivery and totally exceeded my expectation. Due to the pandemic, the delivery time was affected but Tim promptly kept me updated.
Mirella Princiotta –
It is superb, a little fragile, it fits the description well. Thank you for making me visit this magnificent collection. The package very well packaged.