📍Cap Gris-Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France..

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This tragic event underscores the fragility of life and the unpredictability of fate, reminding us how a single moment can change the course of history.

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#OTD 1120 the White Ship sinks on its way from Normandy to England, leading to the drowning of many members of the Anglo-Norman nobility. Amongst the dead was William, only legitimate son of Henry I. Henry would later name his daughter, Empress Matilda as heir in William’s place #whiteship #henryi

The White Ship: A Crown Lost at Sea

#OnThisDay in 1120 the #WhiteShip capsizes.

The loss of England’s sole heir was a disaster from which anarchy would follow.

🔓 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟕 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
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