They did, however the vasa was modified mid-build to have higher ceilings in the royal stareroom and therefore a substantially higher centre of mass, as this ch

They did, however the vasa was modified mid-build to have higher ceilings in the royal stareroom and therefore a substantially higher centre of mass, as this change had knock-on effects all over the design. They added something like a meter and a half of height, and it was substantially more massive than necessary as it was built into already laid down timbers that had been intended to accommodate a lower topdeck level. So… there are parallels. A wealthy owner saying “I want this”, and a shipbuilder deviating from a previously established design to meet their whims, resulting in compromised stability.