Peter von Danzig: The Story of a Great Caravel, 1462-1475

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This 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. Peter von Danzig: The Story of a Great Caravel, 1462–1475 Contents Preface and Acknowledgments List of Maps, Illustrations and Tables List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Subject Matter and Current State of Research 2 Caravel or Carrack? 3 Further Reading 4 Sources 1 Pierre de la Rochelle – the Fortunes of the Ship and Her Crew in Gdańsk 2 The Caravel Peter von Danzig under the Command of Berndt Pawest 3 Under the Command of Paul Beneke 1 In Hamburg: New Owners 2 Galleys 3 The Raid 4 Initial Repercussions 5 The Final Act Epilogue Conclusion Bibliography Archival Sources Printed Sources Secondary Works Index Modern Author