Portcities London

reflecting our cultures

[Bypass: Visit the Port Cites Consortium ]

Maritime London Partnership

-Bypass site links | Full graphics | About this Site | Feedback

On this site:

You are here: PortCities London home > The working Thames > Trades, industries and institutions

Back to Deptford Creek
The Great Harry (1514). The Great Harry (1514).

The Great Harry.

Repro ID: PY9170
Title: The Great Harry (1514).
Description: 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. The 'Great Harry' was accidentally destroyed by fire in 1553.
Creator: Hans Holbein (artist): Robert Cruikshank (artist & engraver)
Date: Unknown
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London

[Bypass: Search Facilities ]