The Lime Industry in Tortola Here’s an interesting notice found in the archives of the Royal Danish Library about the lime industry in Tortola and how much was paid for them. Mr. Fishlock, the Agriculturist on the island said it was already clearly demonstrated that limes would grow well in Tortola and he felt sure […]
BRITISH Virgin Islands
The Loss of the Dutch Galliot, DETROOP off Anegada ~ 1851
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 […]
The Last Will of James Thornton of Tortola Found ~ 1807
Last Will and Testament of James Thornton The online auction site, eBay offers an array of interesting historical memorabilia and sometimes rare documents relating to the British Virgin Islands can be found. Below is the last testament of one, James Thronton of Tortola. It is available for purchase for $300.00 for those interested with this […]
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 […]
How Onions Were Cultivated in Tortola ~ 1915
The Onion Industry in Tortola
Free Cotton Seeds To Planters in Tortola ~ 1908
Free Cotton Seeds
22 Wesleyan Methodist Preachers in the British Virgin Islands Named ~ 1911
List of 22 Methodist Preachers Methodist Preachers ~ 1915
How Tortola Celebrated The August Monday Festival ~ 1929
August Monday Festival August Monday–a holiday set aside in remembrance of Emancipation was celebrated in gala style in the year 1929. The following account was found in the old newspapers and has been reprinted below to help keep the island’s history alive. The Celebration “The committee in charge of the day’s celebration left nothing undone to provide […]