64 Cannons. Defeated by a Gust of Wind. 💀 #historyshorts #animatedhistory

Why did the Vasa ship sink on its maiden voyage in 1628? Sweden’s warship carried 64 cannons—but had one awkward weakness: staying upright. Discover the story behind the Vasa shipwreck: a top-heavy design, a stability test stopped early, and open gunports that let the sea in. After sailing roughly 1,300 metres through Stockholm harbour, Sweden’s floating show of force was sinking. They’d stopped the test. Unfortunately, nobody had told the sea. 🌊 Subscribe to History3Loaded for animated history, strange true stories and historical disasters. #Vasa #NavalHistory #HistoryShorts