Treasurer (warship) facts for kids
| History | |
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 Scotland |
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| Fate | Wrecked c.1507 |
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The Treasurer was an important Scottish warship. It was part of the Royal Scots Navy during the 16th century. This ship played a role in Scotland's history under King James IV of Scotland.
The Ship Treasurer
The Treasurer was a ship built for fighting. It was bought by James IV of Scotland, who was the King of Scotland at the time. The King bought the ship from a merchant in a place called Le Conquet, which is near Brest in France.
Early Journeys
The ship was officially put into service, or "commissioned," by a person named Robert Barton of Over Barnton. This meant it was ready to sail for the King.
On August 29, 1506, the Treasurer set sail. It traveled to Flanders, a region in Europe, along with another Scottish warship called the Margaret. While in Flanders, some work was done on the ship by George Corneton to get it ready.
Later, on October 3, 1506, a sailor from Brittany named Martin Lenalt brought the Treasurer back to Scotland. Andrew Barton, who was a famous Scottish sailor, was given money to pay the crew for their hard work.
The Final Voyage
The Treasurer's last known journey was in 1507. On June 18, 1507, the ship sailed on an important trip. It was carrying two important people: Gavin Dunbar and Antoine d'Arces. Gavin Dunbar was a church leader, and Antoine d'Arces was a diplomat. They were on a special mission, called an "embassy," to meet with Louis XII of France, who was the King of France.
According to historical records by John Lesley, a Scottish historian, the Treasurer faced a terrible accident on its way back. The ship hit a rock off the coast of England and was wrecked.
Sadly, all 300 people on board were captured after the shipwreck. However, they were eventually returned to Edinburgh by November 1508. The Treasurer was lost, but its crew and passengers made it back home.
