The Tragic Day: July 19, 1545 During the Battle of the Solent, the Mary Rose suddenly sank in shallow waters off Portsmouth. Circumstances: Historians debate the exact cause, but prevailing theories include a combination of a sharp turn, heavy wind, and the ship’s gun ports being left open, allowing water to flood the vessel. Loss of L

The Mary Rose represented cutting-edge naval architecture in the Tudor period. Hull and Structure Carvel Planking: The ship’s hull was built with carvel planking, a method where planks are laid edge-to-edge to create a smooth surface, improving hydrodynamics. High Forecastle and Sterncastle: These structures provided platforms for arch

The Mary Rose is one of the most famous warships in English history and a symbol of Tudor naval power. Launched in 1511, she was a state-of-the-art warship under King Henry VIII’s reign and played a pivotal role in the English navy’s transformation into a formidable maritime force. The ship’s tragic sinking in 1545 and its remarkable rediscov

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