How many ships did James IV's naval expansion commission?
38
25
50
42
Answer
The naval expansion commission of James IV, King of Scotland, in 1488 created 38 ships. These ships included the Great Michael, the largest warship of the time. The expansion was intended to counter the growing threat from England, which had been building up its navy under Henry VII.
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