'New Vasa' shipwreck found on Baltic seabed

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-19-11, 10:33 AM

Swedish divers have uncovered what they believe to be the legendary Swedish warship Mars, lost in a sea battle with the Danish-Lübeckian navy in 1564, near the coast of the Baltic island of Öland.

“The ship is lying port-side up and the site is virtually littered with cannons," said diver Richard Lundstedt to The Local.

Mars was one of the largest ships of its time with 107 guns and a crew of 800 men, both out-sizing and outgunning the famous warship Vasa, which has been on show in Stockholm since it was lifted from city's harbour in the 1960s.

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Gerald · 08-19-11, 10:38 AM

That craft is so intact, due to the salt water density, which is unique in the Baltic Sea, A side note, Therefore, it is difficult to find foreign submarines, precisely because of the different layers of salt in the water,

Alex · 08-19-11, 11:14 AM

For once, here's an interesting news.

Thank you, kraznyi_oktjabr !

Osmium Steele · 08-19-11, 12:46 PM

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In the ensuing kerfuffle the vessel went down and has been resting untouched in its watery grave for 447 years.

Kerfuffle, I love it... one of my favorite words.

Growler · 08-19-11, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

Kerfuffle, I love it... one of my favorite words.

I remember as a kid watching/listening to Gene Hart and Bobby Taylor doing the play-by-play and color commentary for Flyers broadcasts, and hearing Gene refer to a bench-clearing brawl as a "brouhaha." As I got old enough to read, I remember how happy I was to find out that it's an actual word.

Kerfuffle, now... That would once have been a bit of a stretch, but for "woot" earning official recognition.

Jimbuna · 08-19-11, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

Swedish divers have uncovered what they believe to be the legendary Swedish warship Mars, lost in a sea battle with the Danish-Lübeckian navy in 1564, near the coast of the Baltic island of Öland.

“The ship is lying port-side up and the site is virtually littered with cannons," said diver Richard Lundstedt to The Local.

Mars was one of the largest ships of its time with 107 guns and a crew of 800 men, both out-sizing and outgunning the famous warship Vasa, which has been on show in Stockholm since it was lifted from city's harbour in the 1960s.

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A good and interesting article kraznyi_oktjabr

Growler · 08-19-11, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

A good and interesting article kraznyi_oktjabr

Indeed, back on topic. It must have been really, really exciting to find the wreck! Those guys are probably still feeling elated.

The only thing that irks me about these types of finds is that I'll never see them in situ, which seems like it'd be really amazing. I know, for instance, that CGC Duane is now an artificial reef near Florida, and I've seen dive video of her, but I know I'll never get to walk those decks or explore those passages, and that kinda sucks.

Anthony W. · 08-19-11, 04:21 PM

Swedish Warship... Lolboot...

But seriously, the way its preserved is impressive.

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kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	'New Vasa' shipwreck found on Baltic seabed Swedish divers have uncovered what they believe to be the legendary Swedish warship Mars, lost in a sea battle with the Danish-Lübeckian navy in 1564, near the coast of the Baltic island of Öland. “The ship is lying port-side up and the site is virtually littered with cannons," said diver Richard Lundstedt to The Local. Mars was one of the largest ships of its time with 107 guns and a crew of 800 men, both out-sizing and outgunning the famous warship Vasa, which has been on show in Stockholm since it was lifted from city's harbour in the 1960s. ARTICLE __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	That craft is so intact, due to the salt water density, which is unique in the Baltic Sea, A side note, Therefore, it is difficult to find foreign submarines, precisely because of the different layers of salt in the water, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	For once, here's an interesting news. Thank you, kraznyi_oktjabr ! __________________

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Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Swedish Warship... Lolboot... But seriously, the way its preserved is impressive. __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff