The boat carrying Richard’s sister and his…
May 1191 CE
The boat carrying Richard’s sister and his fiancée Berengaria is discovered, after some searching, to be anchored on the south coast of Cyprus together with the wrecks of several other ships, including the treasure ship.
Survivors of the wrecks have been taken prisoner by the island's despot Isaac Komnenos.
Richard's fleet arrives in the port of Lemesos (Limassol) on Cyprus on May 1, 1191.
He orders Isaac to release the prisoners and the treasure.
Isaac refuses, so Richard lands his troops and takes Limassol.
Various princes of the Holy Land arrive in Limassol at the same time, in particular Guy of Lusignan.
All declare their support for Richard, provided that he support Guy against his rival Conrad of Montferrat.
The local barons abandon Isaac, who considers making peace with Richard, joining him on the crusade and offering his daughter in marriage to the person named by Richard, but Isaac changes his mind and tries to escape.
Richard now proceeds to conquer the whole island, his troops being led by Guy de Lusignan.
Isaac surrenders and is confined with silver chains because Richard had promised that he would not place him in irons.