The sinking of the #WhiteShip was a disaster for England’s King #HenryI, but it was also felt deeply by his subjects.

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The White Ship
Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I's Dream

The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever.

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