Lost 17th-century warship found in Sweden


Vaxholm (Sweden) (AFP) – Underwater images released by the VRAK Museum of Wrecks show Swedish maritime archeologists swimming inside “Applet” (The Apple), a 17th century warship which they discovered close to the island of Vaxholm. Applet is the long-lost sister ship of the iconic vessel “Vasa”, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. Applet was launched the following year.

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