The Jutholmen wreck

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During the late 17th century, a cargo vessel loaded with tar and iron was navigating back to Holland when disaster struck. Customs duties were due at Dalarö, but instead of making port, the ship sank off Jutholmen Island. Decades later, in the 1960s, the newly discovered wreck earned its name from this tragic event. The Maritime Museum launched an archaeological investigation and salvaged gold rings, intricate brass buttons adorned with amber, and exquisite porcelain featuring a Chinese design. From 1970 to 1974, the Maritime Museum's investigations involved meticulously measuring the wreck, exposing nearly the entire interior of the hull. The ship's hull is characterized by its flat bottom, squared-off bow, and rounded stern, rising approximately 5-6 meters above the seafloor. Initially, the vessel had three masts, with a portion of the foremast's lower mast preserved – likely from a smaller flute. Photos for the 3D model were captured in a single day, resulting in lower quality compared to other models seen here.