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‘Sea Venture’ Inspires Christian Novel
A “Sea Venture” survivor’s twin quests — one to reach Jamestown after being wrecked in Bermuda, the other an inner journey to find spiritual contentment — are at the heart of a newly-published novel aimed at a Christian readership. In June of 1606, King James I granted a charter to a group of London entrepreneurs, the... Read more of this article
Videos: Sea Venture Historical Re-enactment
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s. In 1609, the Sea Venture ran into a strong storm, and ran aground on Bermuda’s reefs, with the settlers becoming the first known inhabitants of the island. During the ceremony yesterday, a group of performers costumed in period clothing performed a historical... Read more of this article
Videos: Speeches at Sea Venture Memorial
Yesterday [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s. The town crier welcomed everyone, a re-enactment was performed and various dignitaries spoke including St. George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome, Governor Sir Richard Gozney, UBP Leader Kim.Swan and Dame Jennifer Smith. Videos of the comments are below, and a photo... Read more of this article
Photos: Sea Venture Memorial Unveiled
This afternoon [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s, overlooking the area where the Sea Venture ran aground over 400 years ago. Over 100 people turned out to witness the event, which started with a shower of rain that produced a beautiful rainbow with both ends hitting the sea close to the location. The town... Read more of this article
