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Swedish preservationists document likely cause of sinking of ancient sailing ship

August 15, 2013Environment

The Swedish warship Vasa sunk in the 17th Century on its maiden voyage. It keeled over and water rushed in, killing 30. New research has found that specific flaws in the ship’s design probably sent it to its early, watery grave.

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