Ocean Mysteries Tales of finding floating ships with sails fully set and no one on board have added the bewildering mysteries of the sea. Interestingly, they are not as rare as one would imagine. The Marie Celeste A classic instance, of course, is that of the American merchant ship, Mary Celeste. In 1872, this well-manned vessel with […]
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Ann True Story Book by Flordelisa Mota
The author and I share a love of BVI history! 📕 While I am still researching my family’s lives in Anegada, Flordelisa has written about hers in this book. Below is an amazon review. Ann True Story They were driven on by wind and tide. Ann is about a journey of a Christian mother and […]
Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery Book by John Keyse-Walker
Here’s a new book set in the tiny island of our ancestors, Anegada. 📘 Thanks to Sophie Schiller, author of Transfer Day and Race to Tibet for telling me about it. It’s received rave reviews! Below is a small anecdote with links to amazon to learn more. Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery As a Special Constable, […]
The Disappearance of the British Sloop, SPIDER During a Hurricane ~ 1916
St. Thomas was struck by one of the most destructive hurricanes in the history of the Danish West Indies! ⚡ The unforgettable date was October 9, 1916. The Spider Captain William Creque, the brother of our direct ancestor, sailed right into its fury. On that fateful day, he was the captain on board the Spider. The 45-ft sloop […]