The Wreck of the Halsewell
It was on New Year's Day in 1786, 230 years ago, that the 785 ton East Indiaman set sail from Gravesend for Madras with 242 souls on board. In command was Captain Peirce embarking on his final voyage before retirement. Amongst the seven female passengers, all being despatched to India to find husbands, were his two daughters and two of his nieces. more...
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