History of the ‘Wasa’

Synopsis

An account of the salvaging and subsequent conservation of the warship ‘Wasa’ and its contents which sank in Stockholm harbour in 1628. Some dramatic reconstruction using actors illustrates the events that preceded and followed the sinking.

Language

English

Country

Sweden

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1981

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory courses in archaeology.*

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

antiquities; marine archaeology; shipwrecks; warships

Credits

Director

Anders Wahlgren

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Suedeca Films

Distributor

Name

Darvill Associates

Phone

01494 783643

Fax

01494 784873

Address

Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2SG

Notes

Closed down about 1998