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Scilly naval disaster of 1707
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The Scilly naval disaster of 1707 was the loss of four warships of a Royal Navy fleet off the Isles of Scilly in severe weather on 22 October 1707. Between 1,400 and 2,000 sailors lost their lives aboard the wrecked vessels, making the incident one of the worst maritime disasters in British naval history. The disaster has been attributed to a combination of factors, including the navigators' inability to accurately calculate their positions, errors in the available charts and pilot books, and inadequate compasses.
An 18th-century engraving of the disaster, with HMS Association in the centre
An 18th-century engraving of the disaster, with HMS Association in the centre
Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650–1707). Oil painting by Michael Dahl
Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650–1707). Oil painting by Michael Dahl
The Isles of Scilly. The Western Rocks, Crim Rocks and Bishop Rock all are in the lower left of this image.
The Isles of Scilly. The Western Rocks, Crim Rocks and Bishop Rock all are in the lower left of this image.
Shovell's monument in Westminster Abbey by Grinling Gibbons
Shovell's monument in Westminster Abbey by Grinling Gibbons
Isles of Scilly
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The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. One of the islands, St Agnes, is over four miles further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point.
Olaf Tryggvason, who visited the islands in 986. It is said an encounter with a cleric there led him to Christianise Norway.
Olaf Tryggvason, who visited the islands in 986. It is said an encounter with a cleric there led him to Christianise Norway.
At the time of King Cnut, the Isles of Scilly fell outside England's rule, as did Cornwall and Wales.
At the time of King Cnut, the Isles of Scilly fell outside England's rule, as did Cornwall and Wales.
The Isles of Scilly, viewed from the International Space Station
The Isles of Scilly, viewed from the International Space Station
The Scillonian Cross flying above St Mary's Church in Hugh Town.
The Scillonian Cross flying above St Mary's Church in Hugh Town.