On September 27, 1066, after weeks of waiting for a south wind, William the Conqueror’s invasion fleet landed in England, and on October 14, 1066, defeated Harold Godwinson’s army at the Battle of Hastings. Here is a picture gallery of William and his fleet:

Map of England and Normandy in 1066

Normans Loading Supplies on Ships

William and Normans Embarking for England

Drawing of William’s Ship, the Mora

William on His Flagship the Mora, Given to Him by Duchess Matilda

Normans Sailing Across the Channel

William Lands in England

Normans Disembarking Horses From the Ships

William and His Brothers, Odo and Robert Feasting After Landing in England

William, Odo, and Robert Making Battle Plans Before Doing Battle With the Saxons