Boon Island

The wreck of the Nottingham Galley on Boon Island, off the New England coast, sparked widespread rumors of insurance fraud, mutiny, treason, and cannibalism, making it one of the most sensational stories of the early 18th century. After encountering French privateers and lingering in Ireland for weeks, the ship was shipwrecked in the North Atlantic, leading to conflicting accounts from Captain Deane and his crew. This historical event remains shrouded in mystery, and in the hands of authors Andrew Vietze and Stephen Erickson, it becomes a gripping adventure-mystery that captivates readers interested in nautical history and unresolved stories.