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The Battleship "Great Harry"

Tags: battleship | craft

Henry VIII of England had this immense 1,000 ton, four masted warship built in 1514 to meet the growing threat of invasion by the Spanish. More a fortress than a ship, Great Harry carried more soldiers than sailors. (Original source : Classic Sailing Ship)

 

Text and images are provided by Tamkang University Maritime Museum