Show Notes
On 10 November 1721 the Royal Anne Galley sank after hitting treacherous rocks at Lizard Point in Cornwall, tragically claiming the lives of more than 200 people.
The dead include Captain Francis Willis and his crew who had been on their way to Barbados to hunt down pirates.
Join Helen and marine archaeologist David Gibbins as they uncover the tale of the 300-year-old wreck and the disaster's eerie aftermath.
The Royal Anne Galley is one of thousands of shipwrecks around Britain's coastline. Its haunting story reveals the realities of 18th Century life and death at sea.
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Production Host: Helen Antrobus Producer: Michelle Douglass Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez
Contributor David Gibbins
Discover More:
Discover David Gibbins’ A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks: https://davidgibbins.com/a-history-of-the-world-in-twelve-shipwrecks
Find out more about The Lizard in Cornwall: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lizard-point
Head to National Trust on Youtube for podcast videos and shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSxeBQ-U-goXdmkiNBSrrg
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