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Book SynopsisThis study traces the chequered history of Peter von Danzig, a French caravel which was inadvertently taken over by Gdańsk (Danzig). Beata Możejko charts the fluctuating and often dramatic fortunes of the caravel, from her arrival in Gdańsk as a merchantman in 1462 to her demise near La Rochelle in 1475. The author examines the caravel’s role as a warship during the Anglo-Hanseatic conflict, and her most famous operation, when she was used by Gdańsk privateer Paul Beneke to capture a Burgundian galley with a rich cargo that included Hans Memling’s Last Judgement triptych. Using literary and archival sources, Możejko provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the information available about the caravel and her colourful career.
Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments List of Maps, Illustrations and Tables List of Abbreviationsxi Introduction 1Subject Matter and Current State of Research 2Caravel or Carrack? 3Further Reading 4Sources 1Pierre de la Rochelle – the Fortunes of the Ship and Her Crew in Gdańsk 2The Caravel Peter von Danzig under the Command of Berndt Pawest 3Under the Command of Paul Beneke 1In Hamburg: New Owners 2Galleys 3The Raid 4Initial Repercussions 5The Final Act Epilogue Conclusion Bibliography Archival Sources Printed Sources Secondary Works Index Modern Author
