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WRECK OF WHITE SHIP
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WRECK OF WHITE SHIP
Henry Is children drown when the White Ship founders on a rock and capsizes Date: 1120
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This haunting image depicts the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the White Ship, which occurred on the night of November 25, 1120, off the coast of Barfleur, Normandy. The White Ship was the flagship of King Henry I of England, who was en route to meet his bride-to-be, Princess Adeliza of Le Mans. The vessel was carrying a large number of passengers, including the king's illegitimate son, William Adelin, and many of the nobility. The exact cause of the disaster is not known, but it is believed that the ship may have struck a rock or run aground in the treacherous waters of the English Channel. The sudden impact caused the ship to capsize and sink, taking with it the lives of an estimated 1,000 people, including the young prince and many other noblemen and their families. The sinking of the White Ship was a devastating blow to the English monarchy and the nobility, as it not only resulted in the loss of many lives but also disrupted the succession to the throne. Henry I was left with only one legitimate son, who was too young to rule, and the throne was contested by his nephew, Stephen of Blois, leading to the long and destructive civil war known as The Anarchy. This poignant print captures the somber mood of the aftermath of the disaster, with the wreckage of the White Ship visible in the foreground and the dark, stormy sky overhead. The image serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictability of the sea, as well as the profound impact that one tragic event can have on history.
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