Black Watch Pipes & Drums 2

In 1511 King James IV of Scotland launched the Great Michael, a massive warship that dwarfed every other vessel in Europe. This floating fortress measured 240 feet long with ten-foot thick oak walls and was nearly impenetrable to cannon fire. Wood for its construction was gathered from Fife, Norway, and France. With a crew of 300 sailors and 120 gunners and room for 1,000 soldiers, it was armed with many powerful cannons. Though it showcased Scotland's naval ambition, the ship was sold to France