HMS Sapphire shipwreck
Jun 14, 2015 14:09:58 GMT -6
Post by Rosa Giovanno on Jun 14, 2015 14:09:58 GMT -6
Built in 1675, the HMS Sapphire was a 32-gun frigate that became the first command of celebrated English naval officer Sir Cloudesley Shovell (later to be named Admiral of the Fleet in the British Royal Navy).
In September 1696, then captained by Thomas Cleasby, the Sapphire was trapped by French ships in Bay Bulls Harbour off the coast of Newfoundland. Fearing she would be captured, the English scuttled the vessel and fled to land.
(Cloudesly Shovell is the greatest name in the English language. I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. -V.)
In September 1696, then captained by Thomas Cleasby, the Sapphire was trapped by French ships in Bay Bulls Harbour off the coast of Newfoundland. Fearing she would be captured, the English scuttled the vessel and fled to land.
(Cloudesly Shovell is the greatest name in the English language. I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. -V.)