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Representation of the great ship Harry, built in the reign of King Henry VIII.
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| Representation of the great ship Harry, built in the reign of King Henry VIII. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PU0279 |
| Description: During the 16th and 17th centuries it was usual for each country to have at least one 'great ship' as a show piece, as much as to exert naval power. The English under Henry VII and Henry VIII undertook considerable naval development, and it is thought that carrying heavy guns, firing through ports in the side of the hull emanated from this period. One of the great ships, the 'Great Harry' carried 21 heavy bronze guns, 130 iron guns and about 100 barrel guns, these latter being swivel-mounted 'murdering pieces'. It seems the 'great ships' carried top and gallant sails on most of their masts.
This illustration came from a series entitled 'New History of England'. |
| Creator: Page (engraver) |
| Date: 10 November 1793 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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