DISCOVER the fascinating story behind one of King Henry VII’s warships at a special event at Pembroke Dock library next week.
On Thursday (March 7) from 2 pm, as part of the library’s World Book Day celebrations, author and historian David James will be launching his latest publication Ye Mary Fortune: A Ship of Henry VII – 1490 AD at Pembroke Castle.
The work explores not only the 14th and 15th Century construction and naval actions of vessels such as Ye Mary Fortune, but also the political and economic factors of the time.
David is a native of Pembroke Dock and lectures on Pembrokeshire’s maritime heritage across Wales in addition to representing The West Wales Maritime Heritage Society of which he is secretary.
He has written a number of books about maritime Wales including Down the Slipway (Ships of Pembrokeshire’s Secret Waterway and Of Monks and Seawolves, in addition to his latest title about Ye Mary Fortune.
The event is free to attend and no booking is required.
For more information contact Pembroke Dock Library on 01437 775825.
