The White Ship tragedy
William Adelin dies following the sinking of the White Ship in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. As the only legitimate son of Henry I and heir to the throne of England, his death leads to a succession crisis and civil war
Picture No
14094829
Media ID
45787537
Size
3600px x 4738px
(4.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving by J.Rogers after painting by Rigaud
Date
25 November 1120
