The 17th Century Warship That Sank in 20 Minutes

In this full Vasa documentary, we uncover the 17th-century warship that sank in just 20 minutes...
In 1628, the Swedish Empire launched the Vasa, the most powerful warship ever built. Twenty minutes later, it was at the bottom of the harbor. This is the untold story of how the King's ego led to one of history's most catastrophic engineering failures.
In this episode of Hidden Epochs, we dive into the mystery of the Vasa shipwreck. Why did a state-of-the-art 17th-century warship capsize less than a mile into its maiden voyage? We explore the frantic construction ordered by King Gustavus Adolphus, the fatal design flaws that were ignored, and the incredible salvage operation that raised the ship 333 years later.
Discover the secrets preserved in the mud of Stockholm harbor and see why the Vasa Museum remains a testament to hubris and historical preservation.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Pride of the Swedish Empire
0:45 - A Fatal Design Flaw
2:30 - The King's Impossible Demands
5:15 - The Maiden Voyage Disaster
8:00 - Raising the Vasa from the Deep



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