The Great Storm 1703

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On the night of 26th November 1703, Britain was hit by the most destructive storm in 500 years.

10,000 people lost their lives, the Royal Navy lost a fifth of its ships, windmills turned so fast that they caught fire and a cow was tossed up into the branches of a tree.

The Queen had to shelter as parts of the royal palace collapsed.

Thousands of sailors wrecked on the Goodwin Sands perished as the waters rose.

Hear about the bravery of the people of Deal in Kent who braved the Great Storm of 1703 by rowing out to rescue some of the sailors stranded on the Goodwin Sands.

Many eye witness accounts of both the Great Storm and it's aftermath were recorded by Daniel Defoe the author of Robinson Crusoe in his book "The Storm".
I draw some of my story from The Storm by Daniel Defoe.

This is the story of The Great Storm of 1703

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:56 A Perfect Storm
4:14 The Great Storm hits Britain
9:30 Queen Anne saved
10:52 Winds & High Tides
12:54 The Storm at Sea
15:17 Death on Goodwin Sands
18:45 Aftermath
22:00 Conclusion The Great Storm 1703

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FAQ

When was the Great Storm of 1703?
The night of the 26th November.

Why was it so bad?
The Great Storm of 1703 is not the strongest storm to hit Britain but it resulted in the greatest loss of lives especially at sea.

How many people died in the Great Storm of 1703?
It is estimated that nearly 10,000 people were killed.

Where was affected?
The south of England & Wales (as well as Ireland).

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