Centuries After Henry VIII’s Warship Sank, Experts Unraveled The Startling Secrets Of Its Crew

It’s 1545, and the pride of Henry VIII’s navy is surging through the waves just off England’s southern coast. Ahead is the vast French Armada, outnumbering the British fleet and intent on invasion. And after nearly 35 years afloat, the Mary Rose is about to meet its end. Centuries later, the secrets of this Tudor warship will finally be revealed.

For three decades, the Mary Rose was the jewel in the crown of the English navy, bringing war and chaos to Scotland, Brittany and France. But when enemy forces made their way across the channel, the warship was called upon to play its part in defending Henry’s kingdom. Sadly, it would not survive the battle.

In the waters off the Isle of Wight, the Mary Rose foundered and sank, along with most of its crew, who by some estimates could have numbered as many as 600 souls. And for centuries, it lay rotting at the bottom of the Solent, just a few miles from its home port. Then, in the 1980s the wreck was recovered, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Now, the Mary Rose sits in a museum, its ragged bones concealing a time capsule of Tudor life. And as tourists gaze on in wonder, experts continue to pick apart the artifacts found within the sunken wreck. What clues do they hold about the people who once sailed on this historic warship? And how many stories are there left to tell? 

Recently, researchers have uncovered some shocking revelations about the men who were lost 

when the Mary Rose sank off the Isle of Wight. And it’s not the first time that Henry VIII’s favorite warship has been the subject of some serious myth-busting. After all, many believe that the vessel foundered on its first voyage – but that couldn’t be further from the truth.