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Henry VIII’s Warship Enters Guinness After Revealing Over 8 Thousand Medieval Weapons in Impressive Condition
More than 500 years after sinking during a naval battle, the Mary Rose continues to surprise archaeologists and experts. The vessel, which belonged to King Henry VIII, has just entered the Guinness World Records for an impressive reason: the largest collection of medieval weapons ever recovered from a shipwreck.
More than 8,300 weapons, ammunition, and artifacts in excellent condition have been recovered. The record recognizes the ship as a true archaeological treasure, preserved in the depths of the Solent Strait 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 Solent. Even before firing a shot, the ship capsized, taking around 500 crew members down with it. Only between 25 and 30 people survived.
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The vessel was rediscovered in 1971. After more than 28,000 dives, part of the hull was raised in 1982. Since then, thousands of items have been recovered, increasing knowledge about the era.
Weapons and Personal Items
In addition to weapons, everyday objects belonging to the crew were found. These include clothing, 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 Guinness’ attention. The condition of the pieces is considered rare.
Portraits of Life On Board
DNA research and forensic examinations helped reconstruct the face and profile of some crew members. The studies 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 dog. According to experts, the animal likely hunted rats on the ship.
Mystery Remains
Despite all the discoveries, the cause of the sinking is still not known for certain. There are several hypotheses: excess weight, a maneuvering error, or even a gust of wind.
For Alexzandra Hildred of the Mary Rose Trust, the study of the relics transforms the way the English fleet of the 16th century is viewed. And even after so many centuries, the Mary Rose still raises questions and fascinates the public.
With information from Adventures in History.
Poderia mesmo colocar fotos dos artefatos recolhidos. Seria muito mais elucidativo e agradável aos olhos.
A net está cheia disso. Comentários vagos e inconclusos sendo que apenas algumas fotos seriam muito mais eficientes. Jornalecos incompetentes que apenas vivem copiando, em parte outros tantos sites mais completos por aí.
Impressionante!
O cara faz uma reportagem top dessa e não bota uma foto de um artefato que seja.. **** cara …