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The ''Violet'' was a ship used to deport Acadians from Ile St Jean (Prince Edward Island) to France, as part of the Ile Saint-Jean Campaign during the Seven Years' War. The ship sank in the North Atlantic on December 12, 1758, with the loss of 280–400 lives. The ''Violet'' was a ship of 315 tons and 8 cannons, under command of captain Benjamin Suggit. Together with the ''Duke William'', ''John'', ''Samuel'', ''Neptune'', ''Ruby'', ''Yarmouth'' and an other unknown ship, the ''Violet'' was part of a fleet that left on November 25 from Port-la-Joye for France. On board the ''Violet'' were some 360 Acadian civilians. A few days later, the fleet encountered a storm which dispersed the ships. Stormy weather continued for several weeks. On December 10, the ''Duke William'' caught sight of the ''Violet'', and discovered that she was in difficulties, taking in water fast. The ''Violet'' sank two days later with all hands lost. According to historian Earle Lockerby, 90 passengers had already died before from the appalling conditions on board. In the following days, the ''Duke William'' and ''Ruby'' also foundered, with great loss of life. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Violet (ship)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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