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The Belle is much more interesting. And if you ever get a chance, go to the Mariner's Museum in Virginia and you can see some extraordinary finds "live". There's also a place in Newport news where you can see some interesting old boats and actually watch a small ship (reproduction) being built.

How long did it take you to find Vasa on the web? Couldn't find the Belle? Look at the NOVA site.

"How long did it take you to find Vasa on the web?"

My response was within an hour and ten minutes. It's not like I hang around here all day. You took almost one hour to respond to my post; is that how long you spent reading about the Vasa and the scientific basis for wooden shipwrecks disappearing in salt water? Does the science involved back my earlier assertion that wooden shipwrecks will eventually disappear or not? Please answer my question rather than changing the subject.

As an aside, I read about the Vasa a few years ago in a military history magazine. I did a Google search on Vasa and found the site in about two minutes. Of course you'll have to take my word for that, but I won't be hurt whether you do or don't.