Wreck of the Ten Sails Memorial (Gun Bay)

Cayman Islands / East End / Gun Bay
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It is a memorial park dedicated to the historic wreck of the ship Cordelia, whose crew was saved by East Enders in 1794. The story is known as the "Wreck of the Ten Sails." It is located just off the East End Highway.
The Story goes that the Cordelia ran aground on the reef at the East End and frantically sent a signal to the other ships to warn them off the dangerous coral. Sadly, the signal was misunderstood and, one by one, the tall ships sailed into the reef. Residents of East End were credited for their quick actions that left no life unsaved, an act that King George III later recognized. Various stories explain that King George III granted the islands freedom from taxation.
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Coordinates:   19°18'34"N   81°5'27"W
This article was last modified 16 years ago