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Shipwreck of the Royal Anne Galley and other maritime news
London reports the loss of the Royal Anne Galley with 222 aboard after striking the Lizard Rocks off Lands End. Survivors on wrecked timbers reach shore in shirts, while others perish. Additional items note Venetian trade health certificates, lottery drawing, Storm casualties, and various book and card advertisements.
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London
Charles Elstob
Canterbury
Board of Admiralty
Lord Belhaven
Willis
Plymouth
Baker
Lizard Rocks
Galpin
Cornwal
Goddard
Ramsgate
Mitchel
Allo
Leghorn
Byam
West
St. Christopher’s
Fiorelli
Republick of
Venice
Great Britain
Great-Britain
Subj &S
York Buildings Company
General Court
Earl of Cadogan Arriv
Holland
Collier