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Vrak nominated for Museum of the Year 2026

Vrak – Museum of Wrecks in Stockholm, Arbetets Museum in Norrköping and Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg have been nominated for the Museum of the Year 2026 award.

A new chapter in the investigation of Gustav Vasa’s Kraveln

Maritime archaeologists from Vrak collaborated with the coast guard in the Stockholm archipelago, to find out more about the 16th century ship known as Kraveln.

Two steamships declared ancient monuments

In 2022 and 2023, maritime archaeologists at Vrak conducted dives on three shipwrecks located in Uppsala County. Two of them are now ancient monuments.

Iron finds from the time of Gustav Vasa now recovered

One day in the 1550s, a customs officer in Stockholm inspected barrels of iron pieces known as osmund iron. The barrels had been loaded onto a ship for export, but the ship never reached its destination and sank at Dalarö. They have now been recovered by Vrak – Museum of Wrecks in a unique maritime archaeological investigation.

Museum of Wrecks investigates Gribshunden

Maritime archeaologists have invesgigated wreck of 15th century vessel Gribshunden. The goal was to establish a management and protection plan for the shipwreck.

Museum book now available as a free e-book

The book “Under the Surface” takes readers to the world under the surface of the Baltic Sea, where unique findings are preserved. It is now free for download.

Viking Age wreck finds in harbour environments

Viking era harbours have left traces around the Baltic sea. Thanks to their ship building technique vikings could reach further and create great harbours.

New mysteries of Äpplet unfold

Maritime archaeologists from Vrak – Museum of Wrecks and the Swedish Navy have teamed up to further investigate Äpplet, Vasa’s sister ship. What have they uncovered?

The unburned burial boats of the Vikings

Although the viking era is known for burned graves, there are several findings of unburned ships from viking burial sites.

Vrak – Museum of Wrecks nominated for European Museum of the Year Award

The prestigious EMYA prize is awarded each year to Europe’s top museums. We are delighted that Vrak – Museum of Wrecks has made it to the 2024 finals.

Prison sentence for aggravated cultural heritage crime at sea

In 2022, three men were sentenced with a fine for looting shipwrecks off Öland that are protected by law as cultural heritage objects. The verdict was appealed, and the Göta Court of Appeal has now announced that the three men will have their sentences increased to imprisonment.

Vrak investigates ships in Häringe’s waters

Landfjärden, in Häringe south of Stockholm, is home to intriguing remains of ships that have been mentioned in writings as early as the 1800s. Maritime archaeologists from the museum have now investigated the site.

Häringe – Shipwreck and pile barrier

The area of Häringe boasts a rich cultural history – as well as an exciting story from the Viking Age.

Sculptures from Äpplet shipwreck discovered

Just over a year after Vasa’s sister ship Äpplet was discovered by maritime archaeologists from Vrak – Museum of Wrecks and the Swedish navy, new investigations reveal startling new finds.