Artefacts of the Mary Rose

# Life on the Mary Rose

Discover life on board Henry VIII’s favourite ship, the Mary Rose, through its fascinating artefacts! Get up close to the domestic and personal items unearthed by archaeologists, and step aboard a replica carrack ship.

## Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe in detail the purpose and function of at least one artefact found on the Mary Rose, outline what materials it would have been made from, and discuss why
2. Make key distinctions between the HMS Victory (late 17th-18th centuries) and a replica karaka or carrack ship (circa 14th-15th centuries), which influenced the design of the Mary Rose
3. Produce a day-in-the-life entry from the perspective of a crew member aboard the Mary Rose, describing daily routines and duties aboard the ship

## How to Use This Playlist:

The playlist is designed to help students develop a better understanding of life aboard the Mary Rose, including key artefacts and what they would have been used for.

Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources:

***3D Artefacts*** – Explore these replicas of artefacts recovered from the Mary Rose wreck site, with the originals housed in the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth. Ask students to consider what these artefacts would have been made from, paying close attention to any inscriptions. Prompt students to think critically about the historical context, deepening their understanding of life aboard the Mary Rose and the daily experiences of its crew.

- [Mary Rose Bell](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/3dm-mary-rose-bell)

- [Mary Rose Wooden Tankard](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/3dm-mary-rose-wooden-tankard)

- [Mary Rose Angel](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/3dm-mary-rose-angel)

- [Mary Rose Bowl](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/3dm-mary-rose-bowl)

***360 Images*** – By analysing these images, students can observe two ships built between the 14th and 17th centuries, one of which influenced the construction of the Mary Rose. They can discuss the advancements, changes over the centuries, and how these differences may have affected life aboard.

- [Karaka - replica of a Dubrovnik Republic traditional carrack ship](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-karaka-replica-of-a-dubrovnik-republic-traditional-carrack-ship)
- [Portsmouth, HMS Victory](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-portsmouth-hms-victory)

Discover more about the Mary Rose:
[Mary Rose Museum](https://maryrose.org/)