The Vasa Museum Stockholm Revisited

Jim McDougall · 9th March 2009, 05:01 PM

I would like to join in to thank Michael, not only for the constantly magnificent threads in which he has shared so many amazing historical weapons, but for this fascinating thread on the Vasa.

I have heard of this ship so many times, and always wondered what it would be like to see this wondrously preserved moment in time.....and now, with these images and thanks to Michael, I have seen it ! Though he notes the pictures are poor due to dim light, the effect to my eyes is quite contrary, and only adds to the incredible ambience of the almost ghostly appearance of the ship.

While the weapons are as noted, displayed 'in the style of' that shows the type of weapons used at the time, it is great to have the inside information that Michael has added. For visitors not focused on the study of weapons, such display is acceptable in degree as these add to the overall effect, but it is good to have the annotation for our purposes of detailed study.

The museum has overall done a monumental job of displaying this wonderful historical ship, and though I hope I might someday see it, the odds are that I wont, so thank you Michael, again! We are so incredibly lucky to have a personal tour guide like you

With all very best regards,
Jim

9th March 2009, 05:01 PM	#12
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	I would like to join in to thank Michael, not only for the constantly magnificent threads in which he has shared so many amazing historical weapons, but for this fascinating thread on the Vasa. I have heard of this ship so many times, and always wondered what it would be like to see this wondrously preserved moment in time.....and now, with these images and thanks to Michael, I have seen it ! Though he notes the pictures are poor due to dim light, the effect to my eyes is quite contrary, and only adds to the incredible ambience of the almost ghostly appearance of the ship. While the weapons are as noted, displayed 'in the style of' that shows the type of weapons used at the time, it is great to have the inside information that Michael has added. For visitors not focused on the study of weapons, such display is acceptable in degree as these add to the overall effect, but it is good to have the annotation for our purposes of detailed study. The museum has overall done a monumental job of displaying this wonderful historical ship, and though I hope I might someday see it, the odds are that I wont, so thank you Michael, again! We are so incredibly lucky to have a personal tour guide like you With all very best regards, Jim