Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Dives in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Sets sail for St Valery-sur-Somme but loses some ships blown ashore by a westerly wind. Moves his fleet from Dives to St Valery at the mouth of the River Somme. Receives a banner from the Pope in support of his invasion of England. Builds a fleet at Dives on the River Dives, by August sufficient ships are assembled
William gathers ships and troops at Dives while waiting for conditions suitable for crossing the Channel.
Sets sail for St Valery-sur-Somme but loses some ships blown ashore by a westerly wind. Moves his fleet from Dives to St Valery at the mouth of the River Somme
Provenance
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