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The Unsinkable Hugh Williams - Truth Behind the Legend? - Old Salt BlogOld Salt Blog


Lucky Hughs?




On December 5th 1660, a ship sank in the straights of Dover - the only survivor was noted to be Hugh Williams.


On 5th December 1767, another ship sank in the same waters - 127 lost their lives, the only survivor was noted to be Hugh Williams


On 8th August 1820, a picnic boat capsized on the Thames - there was one survivor - Hugh Williams.


On 10th July 1940, a British trawler was destroyed by a German mine - only two men survived, one man and his nephew - they were both called Hugh Williams.


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