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Intrepid man tests giant flaming darts used on 16th century warship

Popular Science·Andrew Paul·18 days ago
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The weapons were likely lobbed from the crow's nest of a ship. Credit: YouTube Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The Mary Rose is a remarkable remnant of maritime history. One of England’s largest Tudor Era vessels , the four-masted carrack sailed with a crew of around 450 sailors during the 16th century French and Italian Wars armed with anywhere between 78 and 91 guns. Those weren’t the only tools at the Mary Rose ’s disposal. Thanks to primary sources and an extensive analysis following its recovery in 1982, the ship included some truly gnarly handheld weapons. Some of the most intense—and mysterious—of these were giant incendiary darts. However, there is very little historical information tied to them. Although reminiscent of flaming arrows, these much larger variants were simply far too large to be launched from bows.…

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