On July 19, 1545 King Henry VIII prepared to watch the new pride of his fleet sail out to engage the French. However, he ended up watching a disaster as this heavy ship heeled over and rapidly capsized when water poured into the lower gun ports.
- Mary Rose
- Belgrano
- Queen Mary
- Lusitania
Answer
The correct answer is A) Mary Rose.
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