"The JOHN of London, with a quantity of Canary wine, ran aground on the Goodwin, when her company left her, except two children, after which she fired, and is now burning. It is said that there are two chests of gold dust, and much other gold, as also elephants teeth, and other rich commodities on board." "After the men had left her (she) fired, and drove 4 or 5 miles northward. The seamen fetched away most of the elephants teeth, and some dyeing wood." "The goods of the Guinea ship have been brought on shore in good condition." Date of Loss: R

<1> Calendar of State Papers Domestic, 1668-69 25, 30-JAN, 04-FEB-1669, Page Nos. 170 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6354.