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Mary Rose Collection

Discover the fascinating history of the iconic Mary Rose, Henry VIII's Tudor warship, built in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, in the 16th century

Background imageMary Rose Collection: King Henry VIIIs ship, Mary Rose, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

King Henry VIIIs ship, Mary Rose, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Great Harry, english war ship under Henry VIII, published 1880

Great Harry, english war ship under Henry VIII, published 1880
The Great Harry was built at Woolwich and launched in 1514, during the reign of Henry VIII. She was one of the first ships of war to carry gun ports. These allowed her to fire a broadside

Background imageMary Rose Collection: The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579691 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

Background imageMary Rose Collection: The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579692 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII

Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle
FLO4638374 Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle of the Solent, 1545

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Henry VIIIs warship

Henry VIIIs warship
Vintage engraving from 1876 from an orginal by Holbain. A warship of Henry VIII King of England leaves Dover on route to France

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Mary Rose, warship of English King Henry VIII, woodcut, 1880

Mary Rose, warship of English King Henry VIII, woodcut, 1880
Mary Rose, warship of the English King Henry VIII. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving)

Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving)
1591775 Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition)

Background imageMary Rose Collection: The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium

The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia
1594364 The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and America, by William Greener (engraving) by English School

Background imageMary Rose Collection: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving)

The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving)
1591693 The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation)

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Milton Keynes MK16 0 Map

Milton Keynes MK16 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK16 0

Background imageMary Rose Collection: Shipwreck Of The Mary Rose, Portsmouth, England; Shipwrecked In 1545 And Now On Display In The

Shipwreck Of The Mary Rose, Portsmouth, England; Shipwrecked In 1545 And Now On Display In The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard



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Discover the fascinating history of the iconic Mary Rose, Henry VIII's Tudor warship, built in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, in the 16th century. This once mighty vessel, known as "Great Harry," is now preserved in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard after being rediscovered in 1971. Explore intriguing depictions of the Mary Rose in historical records, such as woodcuts from the 1880 publication "Mary Rose, warship of English King Henry VIII," and engravings from "The Royal Naval Exhibition" and "The Science of Gunnery." Delve into the ship's military prowess through ancient and modern guns, crank-shafts, and boiler-shells. Uncover the secrets of its construction and the advancements in shipbuilding technology during Henry VIII's reign. Visit Milton Keynes MK16 0 to learn more about this significant piece of English maritime history or plan a trip to Portsmouth to see the Mary Rose in person, now on display after its tragic sinking in 1545.