Events Tagged: "fleet"

Pliny the Elder launches rescue mission - commands Roman fleet at Misenum, sails toward eruption to save friends and observe phenomenon

Carausius declares himself Emperor of Britain - Roman naval commander creates independent British Empire for seven years

Vikings attack London - great slaughter in London, first major Viking assault on the city

Thorkell the High arrives with massive Viking fleet - 45 ships raid Kent and demand tribute

William begins planning English invasion - builds fleet, gains papal support, recruits mercenaries

Venice transports First Crusade - provides ships for crusaders, establishes trading posts in conquered territories

British bombardment of Copenhagen - Royal Navy attacks neutral Denmark, steals entire Danish fleet