The fleet fulfilled its central task by delivering soldiers, horses, supplies, and prefabricated castle components to England. Earlier storms had separated some vessels from the force, which helps explain why loss figures do not necessarily mean ships sank. For the final crossing, the Mora carried a large stern lantern intended to guide the following ships. The flagship was large and fast enough to outrun its companions, leaving William temporarily alone offshore before the rest of the fleet appeared. Keeping hundreds of unequal sailing vessels together at night remained difficult even with a conspicuous guide ship.
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The Mora led a scattered fleet across the Channel
Despite storm dispersal and unequal sailing performance, the Mora's stern lantern helped guide the crossing and the invasion force reached England.