The story of the Vasa is one of my favorites for lessons in building software or anything complicated. Though I'm not sure how much of the story is actually true, it's still a good fable if nothing else.
The FT article is an extremely superficial description of the events, which does a disservice to the depth and span of archaeological research and discovery which has taken place since the Vasa's discovery.
If anyone's visiting Stockholm, the Vasa museum is well worth a visit.
For those further afield, the museum's website offers a wealth of details about its conception, history, discovery, and our contemporary understanding of the wreck.
I visited the museum two summers ago and it is really impressive. Even though I had caught some kind of cold and felt terrible, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Highly recommend.
Yes, we all remember the Vasa, and understand how it applies to any untested overengineered idea.
If anyone's visiting Stockholm, the Vasa museum is well worth a visit.
For those further afield, the museum's website offers a wealth of details about its conception, history, discovery, and our contemporary understanding of the wreck.
Vasa Museum: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en/explore/vasa-history/inquest
"Why C++ Sails When the Vasa Sank"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ltCgzYcpFUI
While in Norway you can visit and walk aboard the "Fram". The most successful Arctic Exploration ship.
https://frammuseum.no/our-exhibitions/fram/