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9th March 2009, 05:01 PM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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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 |
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9th March 2009, 06:24 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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Hi Jim,
Thank you so much, too, for your kind words of praise - they actually made me blush.  Here are some interesting links, as well as better images found on the web: http://www.vasamuseet.se/sitecore/co...asaMuseum.aspx http://www.vasamuseet.se/sitecore/co...erve_Vasa.aspx http://www.vasamuseet.se/sitecore/co...asa_model.aspx http://www.vasamuseet.se/sitecore/co...ions/face.aspx http://www.vasamuseet.se/sitecore/co...salvaging.aspx Enjoy, and thank you all, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 9th March 2009 at 06:37 PM. |
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9th March 2009, 06:31 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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9th March 2009, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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The Salvaging and Restoration Processes
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9th March 2009, 07:56 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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More from the Salvage and Restoration
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9th March 2009, 07:57 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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The rest.
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