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Henry VIII's warship enters Guinness World Records after revealing more than 8 medieval weapons in impressive state of preservation
More than 500 years after sinking during a naval battle, the Mary Rose continues to amaze archaeologists and experts. vessel, which belonged to King Henry VIII, has just entered the Guinness World Records for an impressive reason: the largest collection of medieval weaponry ever rescued from a shipwreck.
More than 8.300 weapons, ammunition and artefacts were recovered in excellent condition. The mark recognises the ship as a true archaeological treasure, preserved in the depths of the Solent in the United Kingdom.
Sinking in battle
Built in 1510, the Mary Rose served the English crown for 34 years. Its end came in 1545, during the Battle of the Solent. Before it could even fire a shot, the ship capsized, taking around 500 crew members to the bottom of the sea. Only between 25 and 30 people survived.
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The vessel was rediscovered in 1971. After more than 28 dives, part of the hull was raised in 1982. Since then, thousands of items have been recovered, expanding knowledge about the period.
Weapons and personal items
In addition to weapons, everyday objects belonging to the crew were found. These included clothes, household utensils, tools, games and even musical instruments. All were preserved by the dark, oxygen-free mud at the bottom of the sea.
Longbows, spears, shields, swords and cannons make up part of the arsenal that caught the attention of Guinness. The state of conservation of the pieces is considered rare.
Portraits of life on board
DNA research and forensic examinations have helped to reconstruct the faces and profiles of some of the crew members. The studies have even revealed the presence of foreign sailors, contradicting the idea of an exclusively national English navy.
Another find was the complete skeleton of a whippet terrier. According to experts, the animal probably hunted rats on the ship.
Mystery remains
Despite all the discoveries, the cause of the sinking is still not known for sure. There are several hypotheses: excess weight, maneuvering error or even a gust of wind.
For Alexzandra Hildred of the Mary Rose Trust, studying the relics transforms the way we view the 16th-century English fleet. And even after so many centuries, the Mary Rose still raises questions and fascinates the public.
With information from Adventures in History.
