Lion (warship)
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Lion was the name of five warships of the Royal Scottish Navy during the 16th century, some of which were prizes captured by, and from the English. The names of these ships reflect the Royal Arms of S
Painting of Lion being captured by the English in 1511 by Charles Dixon
The English carrack Pansy captured the Lion in 1547, illustration from the Anthony Roll
Edward Howard (admiral)
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Sir Edward Howard was an English naval officer. He was the first of the Howards to win fame as an admiral, participating in his first naval battle while in his teens. He was in command during the Batt
Breton flagship Cordelière and the Regent ablaze at the Battle of Saint-Mathieu. Illustration to Germain de Brie's poem Chordigerae navis conflagratio.
