Showing posts with label 1770. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1770. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Lilly ~ April 15, 1770

On way to Ocracoke under Captain Ewer. The Lilly came ashore 10 miles north of the village. The crew and cargo saved, but vessel was lost. The Journal noted that "the ship Lilly ... is lost going into North Carolina and considerable damage done to the goods."

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Neptune ~ September 1770

The Edinburgh Evening Courant 

The Neptune from North Carolina to London, sailed on the 4th of September, being the day before the violent storm on that coast, and it is thought that all perished.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Snow ~ July 1770

Glasgow Journal 
July 1770

There are several losses in North Carolina; among them the Snow, from Glasgow and one ship believed from London. The ship is totally lost and the Snow will lose all but some dry goods. The people were so lucky as to get into the pilot boats.