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THE ENGLISH FLEET WITH THE MARY ROSE RESISTING THE FRENCH OFF PORTSMOUTH JULY 19TH 1545

England became involved in a war with France. Boulogne was captured by the English fairly quickly. In retaliation Francis 1st of France decided to attack Portsmouth and collected a very large fleet off the Isle of Wight for this purpose. The first days fighting resulted in a stalemate. The following day, July 19, was calm and sti...

  • Id: mary-rose_resisting_the_french_off_portsmouth_1545-b1p-043-b2p-016
  • Name: THE ENGLISH FLEET WITH THE MARY ROSE RESISTING THE FRENCH OFF PORTSMOUTH JULY 19TH 1545
  • Media: Oil on canvas
  • Size: 36"" x 24"" (92cm x 61cm)
  • Section: FIGHTING VESSELS
  • Book 1 Page: 43
  • Book 2 Page: 16