The Mary Rose , flagship of Henry VIII , was raised from the seabed in 1982 . Visitors will now be able to see the ship and thousands of objects found with her . The warship sank in 1545 while supporting an attack on a French invasion fleet . The century - old wreck is still undergoing restoration work .
The Mary Rose , flagship of Henry VIII , was raised from the seabed in 1982 . Visitors will now be able to see the ship and thousands of objects found with her . The warship sank in 1545 while leading an attack on a French invasion fleet . The 500-year-old wreck is still undergoing conservation work .