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HMS London Shipwreck — Glimpsing a 300 Year Old Disaster

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Rick SpilmanDecember 5, 2017

In 1665, HMS London, a 64-gun second-rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, exploded in the Thames Estuary off Southend.  Recent dives on the wreck have recovered a wide range of artifacts and remains.  As reported by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged HMS London, Mary Rose, Southend, Thames Estuary
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