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“...ST. THOMAS
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during the American War, received severe punishment
from the Captain of a French frigate who mistook it for
an enemy ship. Hailing it through his trumpet, his
shouts were returned by an echo. Failing to obtain
satisfaction he fired a broadside, the thunder of which
reverberated from the rock, some ricochetting shot
heightening the illusion that he was engaging the
enemy. Throughout the night the Frenchman kept up
a cannonade, and it was only when day dawned that he
discovered what a foolish mistake he had made. To
this day the rock closely resembles a sailing ship.
Ascending farther to the saddle above Mafolie an
exquisite view can be obtained of the white sandy
beach of Magens Bay, and Tortola and others of the
Virgin Islands in the hazy distance. A residence in
the neighbourhood commands views on both sides of
the island. During the great war a gun was mounted
in the gardens of this house for the protection of the
harbour and shipping.
On Mafolie Hül there is an obelisk...”
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