What happened to the warship Vasa in 1628?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. It sank in Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage
- Step 1: The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. Answer: It sank in Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage. Why not the others: None of these fit: It was burned during a battle in the Baltic Sea; It was wrecked by ice on a voyage to Finland; It was captured by the Danish navy off the coast.
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