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Ships of Edward IV, 1375
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During his reign, Edward IV revived the English claim to the French throne and invaded a weakened France. He extorted a non-aggression treaty from Louis XI in 1475 which amounted to a lump payment of 75,000 crowns, and an annuity of 20,000. The type of ships he used to cross the channel are shown above. They were fitted with fighting platforms called castles. These were built high up at the bow and stern of the ship and were used by archers as a firing platform.
During his reign, Edward IV revived the English claim to the French throne and invaded a weakened France. He extorted a non-aggression treaty from Louis XI in 1475 which amounted to a lump payment of 75,000 crowns, and an annuity of 20,000. The type of ships he used to cross the channel are shown above. They were fitted with fighting platforms called castles. These were built high up at the bow and stern of the ship and were used by archers as a firing platform.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAD0283 |
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| Collection: | Fine art |
| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1375 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Mount: 252 mm x 326 mm |