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Angel Gabriel

Figure 3 What The Angel Gabriel might have looked like

1997: Evidence indicates that the ship Angel Gabriel was built around 1615 by Sir Charles Snell for Sir Walter Raleigh. First named Starre, then renamed Jason by Raleigh, the ship took part in Raleigh’s disastrous expedition to South America in 1617. The ship was forfeited upon Raleigh’s arrest and execution in 1618. Purchased by Robert Aldworth and Giles (or Gyles) Elbridge of Bristol, two members of the Society of Merchant Venturers, the ship was renamed Angel Gabriel. Bristol port records show cargoes carried by the ship from 1619 on. During the English war with Spain and France, beginning in 1626, the Angel Gabriel became a privateer as well as a cargo carrier. In 1627, the ship was attacked by three Spanish ships near Cadiz, Spain. Its victory in the ensuing battle was commemorated by a contemporary ballad, “The Honour of Bristol, or, The Angel Gabriel.”

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Arm & Crest Angel Gabriel Figure 3 What The Angel Gabriel might have looked like 1997: Evidence indicates that the ship Angel Gabriel was built around 1615 by Sir Charles Snell for Sir Walter Raleigh. First named Starre, then renamed Jason by Raleigh, the ship took part in Raleigh’s disastrous expedition to South America in 1617. The ship was forfeited upon Raleigh’s arrest and execution in 1618. Purchased by Robert Aldworth and Giles (or Gyles) Elbridge of Bristol, two members of the Society of Merchant Venturers, the ship was renamed Angel Gabriel. Bristol port records show cargoes carried by the ship from 1619 on. During the English war with Spain and France, beginning in 1626, the Angel Gabriel became a privateer as well as a cargo carrier. In 1627, the ship was attacked by three Spanish ships near Cadiz, Spain. Its victory in the ensuing battle was commemorated by a contemporary ballad, “The Honour of Bristol, or, The Angel Gabriel.” Want to see the rest of the story? You can purchase "A Brief History of the Cogswell Family" using the order form or through PayPal.
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