In 1628, the royal ship Vasa was launched. It was the most expensive Swedish warship ever built, costing more than 5% of the GNP. On his first voyage, the ship sailed 1,400 meters in its own harbor, tilted to the side, and then sank. One-third of the 150 crew and officers were killed. Inquiry was convened to determine the cause of the disaster, with readings taken, in particular, the captain of the ship, its officers, ship designer, and those responsible for its construction. No one has been found guilty of negligence. The question "Why sink Vasa?" The answer to this question lies in the state of knowledge of shipbuilding at the time, the constant changes at the request of the king, who fought in the Baltic region, and as a result of the experimental nature of the project. "Hide
by Alan MacCormack, Richard Mason Source: Harvard Business School 8 pages. Publication Date: August 10, 2004. Prod. #: 605026-PDF-ENG
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