HMS De Braak - Lewes, DE - Maritime Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

Bronze marker affixed to a granite base near the entrance to the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes.

HMS De Braak was a brigantine that was lost during a sudden squall on 25 May, 1798. 33 of the 85 crewmen died.

The marker text reads:

"On May 25, 1798 at 4:00 PM HM Brig Debraak capsized and sank off the coast of Cape Henlopen, Delaware during a sudden squall. This memorial honors the thirty three members of the eighty five men who were lost at sea."

The actual hull of the De Braak has been recovered and is preserved near here. The Lewes Museum's website offers more information on tours etc. Their website is here: (visit link)

Relevent website: [Web Link] List if there are any visiting hours: Marker is available for viewing 24/7. Entrance fees (if any): Free to view the monument. $10 for the tour to the hull at the De Braak conservation center. Sponsor(s): Community of Lewes, DE Parking coordinates: Not Listed Date dedicated: Not listed

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