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.
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.
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.
Maritime archeaologists have invesgigated wreck of 15th century vessel Gribshunden. The goal was to establish a management and protection plan for the shipwreck.
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?
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.
Although the viking era is known for burned graves, there are several findings of unburned ships from viking burial sites.
Viking era harbours have left traces around the Baltic sea. Thanks to their ship building technique vikings could reach further and create great harbours.
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.