Mary Rose (1623) facts for kids
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| Name | Mary Rose |
| Ordered | 3 February 1623 |
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
| Launched | 1623 |
| Commissioned | August 1624 |
| Fate | Wrecked in a storm March 1650 |
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| Class and type | 24-gun ship |
| Tons burthen | 288.6/384.8 tons bm |
| Length | 83 ft 0 in (25.3 m) keel |
| Beam | 26 ft 9 in (8.2 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft 0 in (4.0 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Sail plan | ship-rigged |
| Complement | 120 (1624) |
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The Mary Rose was a special ship in the English Navy Royal. It had 26 guns and was used by England's navy. This ship was built in 1623 and started its service in 1624.
The Mary Rose mostly stayed in English waters. When the English Civil War began in 1642, the ship joined the side of the Parliament. It served for many years until it was lost in a big storm in 1650.
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Building the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose was built at a place called Deptford Dockyard. A skilled shipbuilder named William Burrell oversaw its construction. The order to build the ship was given on February 3, 1623. It was launched into the water later that same year.
The ship was about 25.3 meters (83 feet) long from its keel (the bottom part). It was about 8.15 meters (26 feet 9 inches) wide. The inside of the ship, called the hold, was about 3.96 meters (13 feet) deep. The ship's weight was measured between 288.6 and 384.8 tons.
Ship's Weapons and Crew
In 1624, the Mary Rose had 24 guns. These guns were of different sizes:
- 8 large guns called demi-culverins
- 10 medium guns called sakers
- 4 smaller guns called minions
- 2 small guns called falcons
The ship also had two fowlers, which were smaller cannons. About 120 officers and sailors worked on the Mary Rose in 1624.
Life at Sea: The Mary Rose's Service
The Mary Rose began its official service in August 1624. Its first captain was Thomas Wilbraham. His job was to patrol the coast from Dungeness to Portland to catch pirates.
In 1625, the ship joined a big trip to Cadiz in Spain. Later, in 1627, Captain Francis Sydenham took command. The ship then took part in an important trip to La Rochelle in 1628.
Over the next few years, the Mary Rose had several different captains. These included Captain George Carteret in 1635 and Captain Kenelm Digny, who served with a fleet in the English Channel. In 1636, Captain Jeremy Brett commanded the ship when it sailed with the Dutch Fleet.
In 1637, Captain Lewis Kirke and then Captain Thomas Trenchfield were in charge. Captain Thomas Price and Captain Richard Swanley commanded the ship in 1639. In 1642, Captain Robert Fox was in command, but he was later removed from his position. This was around the time the English Civil War started.
Serving in the English Civil War
Later in 1642, the Mary Rose became part of the Parliamentary Naval Force. Captain Henry Bethell was its commander. The ship continued to serve under different captains during the war.
In 1643, Captain Richard Blythe took command. Then, Captain William Somaster in 1644, and Captain Phineas Pett from 1645 to 1647. After that, in 1647, Captain Thomas Harrison was in charge. He sailed with Warwick's Fleet in September 1648. In 1649, Captain Francis Penrose commanded the ship.
The End of the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose met its end in March 1650. It was caught in a severe storm off the coast of Flanders and was wrecked.
