The 10 Lion's Whelps built by the 1st Duke of Buckingham in 1628 are exemplars of the 'war' pinnace, a war ship that was built for several European navies for more than two centuries (c.1550-c.1750). The Whelps had sweeps … See more

Several years ago, John Wassell worked with the Public Record Office in London and England's Calendars of State Papers to research the ten … See more

In 1629 a Lion's Whelp sailed with four other ships from Gravesend on 25 April 1629 for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Arrived and greeted by Governor John Endecott on 30 June 1629. All ships were armed merchantmen. Eight cannon were listed for this Lion's … See more

Lyon's Whelp was the name given to several British naval ships dating back to the 16th century, including at least two that were not financed … See more

At least one of Buckingham's ten Lion's Whelps saw service with the British Fleet in England's attempt to relieve the Huguenot citadel of … See more

Final costings for each Lion's Whelp are believed to have been in excess of the contracted rate, thereby raising the possibility that … See more

• Lion's Whelp, 1628 three-masted pinnace, Virginia Historical Society, retrieved 12 December 2010.
• 16th century large English pinnace - early print. Lacking identity and provenance as depicted on Dr. J.P. Sommerville's page about Elizabeth I: … See more