Rapparee, Ilfracombe

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Rapparee is a cove in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe. The cove is the site of the shipwreak of the London which sank in 1796 in stormy weather. The ship's cargo reportedly contained gold and several African slaves who perished.

There is debate over whether the remains are those of French soldiers or slaves from St Lucia.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Morris, Steven; Nick Constable. "Prisoners or slaves? New row over wrecks bones", The Guardian, 2007-11-06. Retrieved on 2007-11-06. 
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