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Men Of The Mary Rose: Raising The Dead

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The Mary Rose was one of the most powerful warships in the English fleet when she sank in 1545. Over 500 years later, her wreck was raised from the seabed and her crew were finally laid to rest. This book tells the story of the Mary Rose and her crew, and the remarkable excavation that brought them back to the surface.

Men of the Mary Rose: Raising the Dead

by Elvira Woodruff

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The Mary Rose

The Mary Rose was built in the early 16th century at the Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. She was one of the largest and most powerful warships in the English fleet, and she was armed with a formidable array of guns. The Mary Rose served in a number of naval campaigns, including the Battle of the Solent in 1545. On July 19, 1545, the Mary Rose was anchored in the Solent when she was caught in a sudden squall. The ship capsized and sank, taking with her over 500 crew members.

The wreck of the Mary Rose was discovered in 1971, and in 1982, a team of archaeologists began the painstaking task of excavating the ship. The excavation was a remarkable success, and over 26,000 artifacts were recovered from the wreck, including the remains of over 170 crew members. The excavation of the Mary Rose has provided us with an unprecedented glimpse into life on board a Tudor warship, and it has helped us to understand the tragic events that led to her sinking.

The Crew of the Mary Rose

The crew of the Mary Rose was a diverse group of men, drawn from all walks of life. There were sailors, soldiers, carpenters, and gunners. There were also a number of boys on board, who were serving as apprentices. The crew members were all highly trained and experienced, and they were fiercely loyal to their ship and to their country.

The crew of the Mary Rose lived in cramped and unsanitary conditions on board the ship. They slept in hammocks slung between the guns, and they ate simple rations of salt beef, bread, and cheese. Despite the harsh conditions, the crew members were a close-knit community, and they supported each other through thick and thin.

The Excavation of the Mary Rose

The excavation of the Mary Rose was a complex and challenging undertaking. The ship was lying in over 40 feet of water, and the seabed was covered in silt and mud. The archaeologists had to use a variety of techniques to excavate the ship and recover the artifacts, including diving, dredging, and pumping. The excavation took over 10 years to complete, and it was one of the most ambitious archaeological projects ever undertaken.

The excavation of the Mary Rose was a remarkable success, and it has provided us with an unprecedented glimpse into life on board a Tudor warship. The artifacts that were recovered from the wreck have helped us to understand the tragic events that led to her sinking, and they have also given us a new appreciation for the lives of the crew members who served on board.

The Mary Rose is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. The ship's tragic sinking claimed the lives of over 500 men, and their families were left to mourn their loss. The excavation of the Mary Rose has allowed us to remember these men and to honor their sacrifice. The book Men Of The Mary Rose: Raising The Dead tells the story of the ship and her crew, and it is a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of peace.

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