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Preserving the Wasa

United Kingdom, 1966
film

An account of the location and salvaging of the Swedish warship Wasa which sank on its maiden voyage in Stockholm harbour in 1628. Explains the use of the pet..

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Still in one piece anyway

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A Ship is born

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Proud ships: A glimpse of the Shell tanker at work

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Shipbuilding I

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