“Applet”, launched in 1629, was built by the same shipbuilder as the famous 69 meter “Vasa”
Swedish maritime archaeologists have discovered the lost sister ship of the warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, according to the announcement of the Swedish Shipwreck Museum.
The Applet, launched in 1629, was built by the same shipbuilder as the famous 69m Vasa, which was carrying 64 cannons when it sank outside Stockholm harbour.
“Our pulses raced when we saw how similar it was to Vasa,” said Jim Hanson, a marine archaeologist at the museum. He continues: “With Applet, we can add another key piece of the puzzle to the development of the Swedish shipbuilding industry,” adding that this allowed the researchers to study the differences between Applet and Vasa.
The Vasa, which belonged to the warships of the Royal Swedish Fleet and took its name from the dynasty of the same name, is the only ship from the 17th century that has been preserved to this day in excellent condition. It is one of Sweden’s most popular attractions and thousands of visitors admire it at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, according to AFP.
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