Infamous Pirates
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Wreckers of the Gower Coast
Wrecking is the practice of taking valuables from a shipwreck which has run aground close to shore. Wrecking was another… Read More
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The Mansel Family and the Popular Support for Smuggling in Gower
Smugglers depended on popular support from the local community. During the 18th century, many merchants in Gower either worked directly… Read More
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The Lucas Family and the Pirates of Port Eynon
The Lucas family are mostly remembered for romanticised legends of smuggling and piracy. While they have become most notorious family… Read More
Pirates of Port Eynon 