The Sinking of the Mary Rose The Tudor warship Mary Rose sank in 1545 whilst leading the attack against a French invasion fleet in the Solent. Four and a half centuries later, it was raised from the depths and now lies in drydock at Portsmouth. Margaret Rule | Published in History Today Volume 32 Issue 9 September 1982 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Tudor Popular articles Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget? Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick