Sandwich Nef
1225
(Johann Wolkersdorfer JW-17)
- Class: Nef
- Displacement:
- Dimensions: 69 x 18 ft
- Complement:
- Notes: The port cities of Hastings, Dover, Romney, Hythe and Sandwich joined together in the 12th Century under the name "Cinque Ports". This union had the task to make ships and sailors available at the King's need. In turn these cities received certain privileges. The ships of this period are shown in the city seals. The conversion from mercantile to war purposes could be accomplished by the addition of castles fore and aft and at masthead as shown here.
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