MINERVA
By Capt. Dan Berg

This two masted sailing vessel pictured on one of Bermuda's Wreck Stamps was said to have sunk in 1849. After researching shipwrecks of Bermuda, we were able to locate very little information about this vessel. We did find reference to another Minerva which was sunk in 1795.She was on a voyage from Norfolk, Virginia, to Tobago Island, under the command of Captain Arnet when she crashed into the reefs. According to Teddy Tucker, the Minerva has never been located, or if it has been found, it has never been positively identified. Mike Burke thinks that her wreckage may lie in Ely's Bay, but her true resting place may never be known.

The information listed above was taken with permission from the Book:
BERMUDA SHIPWRECKS,  ISBN # 0-9616167-4-1
A Vacationing Divers Guide to Bermudas Shipwrecks,
by Dan and Denise Berg, 6x9 softcover,73 pages.
Retail $14.95

From the first quarter of the 16th century, Bermuda became a landmark for Spanish ships sailing back to Spain from the New World. The desire to sight Bermuda to confirm their position often ended their voyage as they wrecked on Bermuda's outer reefs. To this day Bermuda's treacherous reefs have taken their toll on shipping. The reefs have claimed vessels ranging from ocean lines to small fishing boats. Bermuda Shipwrecks is the most comprehensive, accurate, illustrated collection of information, photographs, sketches and stories ever written about the legendary wrecks around Bermuda. Bermuda Shipwrecks includes over 100 illustrations comprised of 61 sensational color photos, 17 rare b&w historical images, 19 stamps, 4 sketches plus one map. Bermuda Shipwrecks contains a wealth of enlightening information that gives the readers a nostalgic glimpse into the history and present condition of over 55 of Bermuda's most popular Shipwrecks.