The White Ship Disaster of 1120: A Tragedy That Altered England’s Destiny
On November 25, 1120, tragedy struck the English monarchy and nobility when the White Ship sank in the icy waters of the English Channel near Barfleur, Normandy. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of approximately 300 passengers, including William Adelin, the sole legitimate heir of King Henry I. The sinking of the White Ship not […]