Dutch Galliot, Detroop Wrecks Anegada, the flat, drowned island of the British Virgin Islands claimed countless wrecks over the years. The island’s reputation was notorious! Copious reports spoke of the “wreckers” who inhabited the island and preyed on the helpless victims who hit the surrounding reef. In 1851, the loss of another vessel was reported, but it appeared […]
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The Loss of the Anegada Sloop, FIDDLER ~ 1906
Every time I glance through the old newspapers, I stumble upon the sad news of the loss of another inter-island boat. It’s a wonder that anyone survived to reach the ripe old age of sixty or seventy! The Loss of the Anegada Sloop, Fiddler Sadly, the sloop, Fiddler of Anegada, about two tons register, was […]
22 Wesleyan Methodist Preachers in the British Virgin Islands Named ~ 1911
List of 22 Methodist Preachers Methodist Preachers ~ 1915
The Mystery of the Missing Crew in Anegada ~ 1921
Ocean Mysteries Tales of finding floating ships with sails fully set and no one on board have added to the bewildering mysteries of the sea. Interestingly, they are not as rare as one would imagine. The Marie Celeste A classic instance, of course, was that of the American merchant ship, Mary Celeste. In 1872, this well-manned […]
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 Mota 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 Sloop, SPIDER ~ 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 […]