Bermuda "Flemish Wreck"

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Hello all- Does anyone know anything about a "Flemish Wreck" off the west side of Hog Bay in Bermuda? I've seen it noted on several maps, with the oldest I've found being in the 1630's. I see that it might have went down around 1618, but that's all I see. Just poking around, but love to hear if you have some history of it.

Cheers;

-C

 

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Here's the oldest map I found of it, maybe this will help.



Cheers;

-C

 

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No doubt you may have seen this article:
"Some people argue that while Wreck Hill is definitely in Sandys Parish, it is not on Somerset Island because it’s located before the bridge. (Somerset Bridge was one of the first three to be constructed in Bermuda, appearing on John Smith’s map of 1624.) But its historical significance was entirely due to its view of Ely’s Harbour, as well as of the ocean, and for that reason is closely associated with Somerset. Originally, it was known as “Flemish Wreck” after a Dutch frigate ran aground the reefs in 1618. According to Terry Tucker’s Bermuda: Today and Yesterday, a messenger told the governor the Dutch ship had an abundance of treasure. In fact there was just £20, which the governor pocketed.
Source:https://www.thebermudian.com/heritage/heritage-heritage/gods-country/
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