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Lord Willoughby (sunken ship)Francis Willoughby, born in approximately 1605, was the 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham in England. Catapulted into a position of authority early in life due to the deaths of his father and his elder brother, who would have been next in line, he inherited a seat in the House of Lords and the peerage.
An apparent radical, who by all accounts did not fear coming into conflict with the rulers of the day, including Charles 1, Lord Willoughby appeared to have made quite a few enemies in England, before being appointed as Governor to Barbados circa 1649. He assumed the role officially in 1650.
Mismanagement of a raid on the island by one of his countrymen led to Lord Willoughby's governorship to Barbados being revoked and his return to England to his properties in 1652. That sojourn however was not to be his last in Barbados. In 1660, he was awarded another appointment to the Caribbean. On this occasion, he organized a number of expeditions which were successful. His last, out of Barbados in July 1666 did not reap the same fortune as the ship in which he was travelling, indeed the entire fleet experienced a massive hurricane and Lord Willoughby was never to be seen again.
On the island of Barbados, there is a sunken ship off the Silver Bank reef, entitled the Lord Willoughby. Background details are sketchy and it is unclear whether there is any association with the Englishman Lord Willoughby, however scuba divers sunk the ship, with its cargo on board and it sits in approximately forty (40) feet of water. Due to its depth of its resting place, the ship is not as attractive a dive site as others around the coast of the island of Barbados. It is said that scuba divers who try the Lord Willoughby site can stay only a very short time before they start to decompress.
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Barbados Pocket Guide
Welcome to the Barbados Pocket Guide, a comprehensive source of information about our island, it's people, culture and life in general. We also have tons of information on places to stay, flights, car hire and tours of the island, all here! Enjoy visiting our site and please feel free to write a comment or send us a message directly with articles you think we need to add.
Things To Do!
Island Safari
Island Safari offers a unique jeep safari experience on our zebra striped, specially designed 4x4 jeeps. Climb on board our comfortable cabs and let us show you what the others leave out, specifically the most scenic locations of the island by travelling on and off the beaten track.
Harrison's Cave
Explore Barbados' underground! At the heart of the island lies a great geological wonder, the magnificent Harrison's Cave. Admire the crystallized, limestone cave, its flowing streams, deep pools and towering columns as you travel by tram or get up close and personal with the Eco-Adventure Tour.
Catamaran Cruise
Lay back, relax and sunbathe as you sail across the calm Caribbean Sea. Explore the crystal clear waters as you swim and snorkel with the tropical fish and majestic turtles. Then, enjoy a scrumptious lunch as you admire the beautiful rolling coastline and sparkling water.
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
Make a stop at the world renowned Mount Gay Rum Distillery and discover the secrets behind Barbados’ finest and most celebrated spirit, in the island where rum was invented! Witness the history of Mount Gay as you journey with them through their rich heritage, proven artisanship and unique taste.
SunTours Special
Grab the SunTours Special with SunTours Barbados and see all the most popular spots in Barbados! Immerse yourself in the interesting history of this island, view the most picturesque scenes and enjoy a delicious Bajan style lunch at a well favoured local spot.
Animal Flower Cave
The colourful walls and the fascinating sea anemones at the Animal Flower Cave draw a crowd, but the amazing pools, some of which are deep enough to swim in, are the real attraction. While here, take a stroll over to the cliffs to feel the refreshing sea breeze and take in the stunning seascape.
Check Out Our Restaurants
Chefette - $
A favourite for Bajans, this fast food restaurant with 15 locations across the country, is a must try!
Oistins Fish Fry - $
Visit Oistins Fish Fry, especially on Fridays and Saturdays for a deliciously cultural experience.
Salt Café - $$
From the popular truffle fries and baos to the delicious salted caramel brownie, their menu delights all foodies.
Cocktail Kitchen - $$
Located in St. Lawrence Gap, one of the best night life areas of Barbados, Cocktail Kitchen is redefining Caribbean cuisine and cocktails.
Tides Restaurant - $$$
The Tides Restaurant is one of the leading restaurants located on the water’s edge of the West coast of Barbados. Bring to life any celebration or simply brighten your trip to Barbados through the culinary and service experience provided by The Tides Restaurant and its team!
Champers Restaurant - $$$
Experience Champers – where a special combination of delicious food, consistently good service with romantic picturesque views of the waterside resides.