HMS Mary Rose (1556)
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The Mary Rose was a galleon
Galleon
A galleon was a large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries. Whether used for war or commerce, they were generally armed with the demi-culverin type of cannon.-Etymology:...
of the English
Kingdom of England
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Navy
Royal Navy
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, built in 1555-56. She was rebuilt during 1589.The "HMS" prefix was not used until the middle of the 18th century, but is sometimes applied retrospectively Her complement was 250 comprising 150 mariners, 30 gunners and 70 soldiers.
She was condemned in 1618 and expended as part of a wharf at Chatham Dockyard
Chatham Dockyard
Chatham Dockyard, located on the River Medway and of which two-thirds is in Gillingham and one third in Chatham, Kent, England, came into existence at the time when, following the Reformation, relations with the Catholic countries of Europe had worsened, leading to a requirement for additional...
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