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To: csvset; SunkenCiv

The Sea Venture, which may have been a sister ship.

En route to Virginia the Sea Venture ran into a hurricane. As the ship foundered they spotted Bermuda, got as close as possible and ran aground. All survived. Bermuda produced plenty of food and over the months they built two small ships. They sailed to Virginia, only to stumble in on the end of the Starving Time. They decided to return to England, but as they were departing they encountered the new governor and resupply ships, so they changed their minds. Among them was John Rolfe, who had the precious stolen Spanish tobacco seeds that would lead to the tobacco boom and the success of the Virginia colony.

Those who remained behind in Bermuda lead to that British colony.

26 posted on 06/07/2010 4:27:56 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: colorado tanker

Thanks for the additional info.


27 posted on 06/08/2010 4:43:11 PM PDT by csvset
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