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A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Capt. John Dean and company / in the Nottingham galley of London, cast away on Boon-Island, near New England, December 11, 1710 cover

A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Capt. John Dean and company / in the Nottingham galley of London, cast away on Boon-Island, near New England, December 11, 1710

By John Dean
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An eyewitness account describes a merchant galley’s storm-driven voyage toward New England that ends when the vessel strikes a rocky islet. The narrative follows the crew’s desperate struggle to cut away masts, reach the slippery shore through freezing seas, and survive on a tiny, craggy rock while exposed to snow and rain. The author records practical efforts to salvage provisions and ammunition, expressions of supplication and thanksgiving, accounts of aid from nearby gentlemen, and denunciations of coastal plundering, all presented in a plain, factual style intended to correct earlier imperfect reports.

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John Dean

John Dean was an early 18th-century mariner known for his harrowing account of survival at sea. His notable work, "A Narrative of the Sufferings, Preservation and Deliverance, of Capt. John Dean and Company," recounts the experiences of Dean and his crew after their ship, the Nottingham galley, was wrecked on Boon Island near New England in December 1710. This narrative provides a vivid depiction of the challenges faced by sailors of the time, including shipwreck, isolation, and the struggle for survival. Dean's firsthand account contributes to the literary heritage of maritime exploration and survival narratives.

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