White lead
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White lead is the basic lead carbonate 2PbCO3·Pb2. It is a complex salt, containing both carbonate and hydroxide ions. White lead occurs naturally as a mineral, in which context it is known as hydroce
Sample of hydrocerussite (dark crystals), the natural mineral form of white lead, with mendipite (light crystals) from England (size: about 3.5 cm across)
Color pigments used on the warship Vasa, with white lead second from left, bottom shelf
Can of Dutch Boy Paint, consisting of basic lead carbonate and linseed oil
Vasa (ship)
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Vasa is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. She fell into obscurity after most of her valuable bronze c
White lead
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Vasa's port bow
Vasa's port side
A model showing a cross section of Vasa's hull, illustrating the shallow hold and two gundecks
The inside of the lower gundeck looking toward the bow. The interior of the ship does not contain any guns or any of the original contents and is currently fitted with modern lighting and other safety features.