Decadence, piracy, and political unrest surround the history of this fine Spanish cruise-liner. History Built in 1923, the Cristobal Colon was the grandest ship of its time, but it ran aground on Bermudian reefs in 1936. It was a 499 foot luxury liner, and is now located at 32.4851 latitude and -64.7200 longitude underwater. No passengers were on the ship when it sank, just the crew of 160 men. The ship had recently completed a trip from Mexico to…
Culture
Our Bermuda
Tourist in Your Own Town: An Afternoon in Flatts Village
First settled in 1612 and home to several prominent Bermudian families, Flatts has a long and colourful history that includes shipbuilding, commerce and even a little smuggling. Today, Flatts is a small community made up of several restaurants, residences and…
November 2, 2019
Culture
A History of Witchcraft in Bermuda
In the 1650’s, Bermuda saw the execution by hanging of five people convicted as witches – four women and one man. From 1484-1750, 200,000 witches were executed in England. The so called “witchfinder generall,” Matthew Hopkins, was on a literal…
October 31, 2019
Our Bermuda
5 Places You’ve Never Been To In Bermuda, Even If You Live Here
It really doesn't matter how long you've lived in Bermuda - we're betting that even if you claim to know our island through and through, there are parts of it you still have to explore. Here are 5 places in…
October 30, 2019
Our Bermuda
Exploring Fort Hamilton
The Moat Our grandson is the first to notice the cannon that heralds the way to Fort Hamilton. He rushes towards it, points out that he’s seen a cannon just like it in St. George’s, and pats the black painted…
October 29, 2019
Our Bermuda
Tourist in Your Own Town: Get Cultured!
Consider this the "How to be Bermudian: Refresher Course". Eat Fish Chowder Garnished with Sherry Peppers & Black Rum Legend has it that Bermuda fish chowder is as old as Bermuda, having become a diet staple of the Sea…
October 26, 2019
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