A grandparent and grandchild search for the Sea Venture—the supply ship that ultimately saved the James Fort colony in 1610—and discover their family’s ‘First Virginian’ on the way

by Carey Roberts

9/15/10 11:21 AM

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  • Bermuda by Carey Roberts

    Surely did enjoy this since I just relished Bermuda myself with 3 siblings this April. We had a great time, of course, but not the history that this writing offers. What a wonderful combination of history and personal events. It's a privilege to know you Carey!!

    Posted by Shirley Martin September 22, 2010 14:40:04

  • Bermuda article by Carey Roberts

    Interesting article!

    Posted by Charles Cansler September 17, 2010 20:27:17

  • In Bermuda Waters

    Very nice story! While I liked the historical side more, it was interesting to weave the two story lines together and definitely left me wishing for more. And I think a grandparent/grandchild trip is a great way to bond and have a shared experience to build on for later in life.

    Posted by Brian Willard September 17, 2010 10:26:58

  • In Bermuda Waters

    Can't help admiring grand-parents willing to go snorkeling ten miles out in the Atlantic ocean. Great article.

    Posted by John O'Connor September 16, 2010 18:02:00

  • Bermuda by Carey Roberts

    History comes alive in this beautifully told tale of a grandmother and grandson tracing their own family story while making another family story. I love the mix of historical facts--there are many--with the warmth of the relationship. Certainly young Will has inherited a love of his Virginia heritage from his grandmother. I agree with the earlier writer who said this should be enlarged to novella form; I didn't want it to end.

    Posted by Eileen Brener September 15, 2010 20:37:17

  • Comments on Carey Roberts, Bermuda

    What a spell binding story! It is so well written (although there were a few typos) and warmly gripping that I couldn't stop reading. It combined an inspiring story of a grandmother and grandson's adventure with fascinsting facts about Bermuda and Virgina and American history in a way that made me want to grab my grandson (unfortunately too young for such an adventure and with no Virginia relatives to trace) and hop on a BIOS boat! I wish it were in the form of a short novella so I could curl up in bed and read and reread it to bring sweet dreams, instead of sitting here reading it at the computer!

    Posted by Carol Galaty September 15, 2010 17:57:25

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