Wreck of the Ten Sail - Grand Cayman Island

In 1794, a great maritime tragedy took place on the East End of Grand Cayman. "The Wreck of the Ten Sails" is still legendary on Grand Cayman, recalling the tragedy of the Cordelia, part of a convoy of merchant ships headed to Britain from Jamaica. Cordelia ran aground on the reef at the East End and frantically sent a signal to other ships to warn them off the dangerous coral. Sadly, the signal was misunderstood and, one by one, they all ran into the reef. Residents of East End were credited with their quick actions that left no life unsaved, an act that King George III later recognized. Various stories explain that King George III granted the islands freedom from conscription and other versions say that the king gave the islands freedom from taxation.

Travel to East End on Grand Cayman and you can still see the remains of this legend in the seas.

Description taken from http://www.caymanchamber.ky/visitor/poi.htm

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[mechwarriorbob]

lol I'm actually typing this from Caman...what do you actually do there? and is it worth it? we're trying to find the best way to navigate the East/North end of the Island. Thanks

[aspenroad]

We spent a week on the island for our honeymoon, and loved it. If you have the time, go to Sting Ray City, and the Botanical Gardens. The blowholes on the southside are fun to watch. Pedro St. James Castle is ok. The Pirate Cave was kind of hoaky, but would be fun for kids. The only road between the east and west is the one on the south side of the island. On the east, the road swings around the north side, but ends at or near Rum Point. Have fun!

[mechwarriorbob]

We did that was pretty sweet...(typing this from home) we just got back after a long flight...hmmm we saw just about everything you listed except the Castle and the Pirate Cave, Sing Ray City was kool,didn't care for the Botanical Gardens though the flower section was amazing, we kinda got to Rum point...where did you stay? We were at georgetown villas so it was fun though I enjoyed snorkling the most. Thanks for the help.