Bermudian salvage missions recovered much of the Constellation's cargo, including sealed glass vials of medicine which were completely intact. These would go on to inspire 'Jaws' author Peter Benchley to write his second book. Early HistoryThe b...
How Easter Sunday turned into a day of utter destruction. April 5, 1953, was Easter Sunday. Save for the rain, those who observed the holy day did so just as they had all the years before. But just after 6:00 p.m., as mothers were calling their fa...
The legendary Samuel Clemens called Bermuda the “Happy Islands” when he first came in 1867. On his Centennial Celebration in 1935, The Bermudian mused on Twain’s global star power and how his name drew many famous American’s to the Island. This artic...
Not much of a treasure vessel, the Hermes' true wealth is as a dive site. Specifically scuttled to create an artificial reef, it offers spectacular views of a complete ship eerily resting on the sandy bottom off South Shore. HistoryThe H...
Whaling in Bermuda began in the 17th century, and, research reveals, it was an altogether improvised affair. In true Bermuda spirit, a historian notes “boat crews were treated to rum punch at the end of the day, regardless of whether they had brought...
Scenic Shelly Bay, with its panoramic view extending from Hamilton Parish to Dockyard, has for decades been a favourite park for families, from its sheltered, shallow bay to its walking trails and playground. Beyond the car park, a stretch of field h...
