Battle of Agincourt sources and images from the Vietnam and Falkland Wars. In his 2007 film adaptation, director Peter Babakitis uses digital effects to exaggerate realist features during the battle scenes, producing a more "avant-garde" interpretation of the fighting at Agincourt. The battle remains an important symbol in popular culture. For example, a mock trial of Henry V for the crimes associated with the slaughter of the prisoners was held in Washington, D.C. in March 2010, drawing from both the historical record and Shakespeare's play. Participating as judges were Justices Samuel Alito and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The trial ranged widely over whether there
Agincourt (1804 ship) Agincourt (1804 ship) Agincourt was launched at North Shields in 1804. She was a transport and later sailed between Britain and Quebec. Her crew abandoned her at sea in 1821. Although she was launched in 1804, "Agincourt" first appeared in a register, the "Register of Shipping", in 1805. Her master was Crawford, her owner F. Hurry, and her trade Shields–London. On 14 February 1806 "Lloyd's List" reported that "Agincourt", Sandwell, master, had run ashore in the Shannon while sailing from Tortola to London. A few days later it was reported that she had been gotten off. On 19 January 1808