Old-Modern Handicrafts.Wasa.

by Old Modern Handicrafts

Product Features

• Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak
• and other exotic tropical wood. Chrome and brass
• fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our
• models. Extensive research through original plans
• and pictures make our models authentic.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 79 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000PW17FA

Product Description

Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. Just the perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate In the 17th century, the King of Sweden commissioned his country's finest warship. During construction, he insisted that the ship be fitted with a second row of canon in both sides. The shipbuilder - Henrik Hybertsson knew that this would make its top heavy, but he dared not argue with the King. The Wasa sunk 20 minutes after her launch in 1628. She was raised on April 24 1961 after 333 years on the sea bottom and completely restored, she now rest in the Stockholm Naval Museum. Weight: 127.0 lbs