By the Kyng and the Quene the King and Quenes maiesties being credible enfourmed that diuerse and many there louing faythfull and obedient subiectes, inhabityng vpon the sea costes, and vsyng traffyque by sea, and dyuers others be very desirous to prepare and esquippe sundry shypes ... for the anoyaunce of there maiesties enemies the Frenchmen ...