Top 10 ocean mysteries - votes for Vasa Shipwreck

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiVasa ShipwreckBaltic Sea AnomalyAs a lover of history and tangible artifacts, the Vasa Shipwreck triumphs because it's a real, stunningly preserved 17th-century warship that offers concrete insights into naval engineering and history.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonVasa ShipwreckBaltic Sea AnomalyThe Vasa Shipwreck is a historical treasure trove and a testament to early modern shipbuilding, while the Baltic Sea Anomaly remains a mysterious blip with no confirmed significance.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakAmelia Earhart DisappearanceVasa ShipwreckAs a tech nerd, the mystery and pioneering spirit of Amelia Earhart's disappearance resonates more, showcasing the adventurous human spirit in aviation's early days.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceVasa ShipwreckBermuda TriangleThe Vasa Shipwreck is like a tragic narrative frozen in time, offering a tangible glimpse into history, whereas the Bermuda Triangle is more like a ghost story that thrives on speculation.
Grace HopperGrace HopperVasa ShipwreckUSS ScorpionVasa Shipwreck's epic fail story and preservation are a nerd's dream, offering more lessons in engineering than the tragic loss of USS Scorpion.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutVasa ShipwreckFlight MH370You gotta hand it to Vasa for turning a failure into a museum piece, while poor MH370 just vanished into thin air and left us scratching our heads.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnVasa ShipwreckUSS ScorpionThe Vasa Shipwreck is a remarkable testament to 17th-century shipbuilding blunders, taking front-row seats in history with its resurrection from the depths, while USS Scorpion remains a solemn reminder, still resting in mystery beneath the sea.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekVasa ShipwreckUSS ScorpionThe Vasa Shipwreck is better because it's a fascinating and well-preserved piece of history that offers a unique glimpse into 17th-century naval warfare and craftsmanship.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeVasa ShipwreckMary CelesteMate, the Vasa Shipwreck is like a time capsule from the 1600s and gives us wicked insights into shipbuilding and life back then, whereas the Mary Celeste is more of a mystery with less historical goodies.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiVasa ShipwreckMary CelesteVasa's epic fail of a maiden voyage makes for a killer story of ambition and shipbuilding gone wrong.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceVasa ShipwreckFlight MH370While both are enigmatic tragedies, the Vasa Shipwreck offers a tangible, albeit tragic, monument to human ambition and folly that continues to captivate and educate us centuries later.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceDeep Sea CreaturesVasa ShipwreckDeep Sea Creatures win 'cause their alien-like existence and bizarre adaptations make 'em a little slice of sci-fi right here on Earth, while the Vasa's just a sunken old ship with a tragic backstory.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaVasa ShipwreckUSS ScorpionAs a lover of historical engineering marvels, the Vasa Shipwreck offers invaluable insight into 17th-century shipbuilding, despite its tragic maiden voyage.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceDeep Sea CreaturesVasa ShipwreckDeep Sea Creatures win because they're like these surreal, mind-blowing alien beings that remind us how weird and wonderful the world can be, while the Vasa Shipwreck, though historically rich, is just a cautionary tale of poor engineering.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciVasa ShipwreckYonaguni MonumentAh, the Vasa's got that classic intrigue of a shipwreck that just couldn't stay afloat on its maiden voyage, making it a captivating piece of history that speaks volumes about ambition and mishap.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonVasa ShipwreckFlight MH370Vasa Shipwreck is a tangible time capsule of history and folly, while Flight MH370 remains an unsolved mystery that haunts the modern age.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciVasa ShipwreckYonaguni MonumentI'm all about that craftsmanship and the Vasa Shipwreck is a stunning display of 17th-century shipbuilding, a floating canvas of history that sank but still wows today.