The voyage of the Li Apostoli San Giacomo e Filippo
Departing Messina sometime before 04-04-1720
Events
Red circles show the possible range that the event occured in
| Type(s) | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong wind Vessel taken aback at sea |
>=04-04-1720 | The ship faced unexpected north-west (maestrale) winds rather than expected land breeze and vessel held offshore. | |
| Damage to the vessel Strong wind |
05-04-1720 | The vessel faced strong south and south-east winds (mezzogiorno and scirocco) and continued its journey fighting waves, and sustained damaged to the mainmast. | |
| Stormy sea Strong wind |
06-04-1720 | The vessel faced violent north-west (maestrale) winds and stormy seas while passing by Palo Laziale. | |
| Jettison Ship diverted from its path Stormy sea |
>=06-04-1720 | The vessel faced a stormy seas with strong west and north-west winds (ponente and libeccio) that forced the ship southwards and off-course, along with a jettison of cargo. | |
| Aid from another ship Sought refuge Strong wind |
07-04-1720 | The vessel was forced off course and found itself off Ponza, where it attempted to enter the port was forced back by the wind. The captain then sought refuge, with assistance, in Gaeta. |
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