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Wreck Of The Ten Sail

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Discover the tragic 1789 Wreck of the Ten Sail off Grand Cayman. Uncover the story of the British convoy disaster and how islanders saved many lives.

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    The Cayman Islands' National Motto Stems From a Historic Shipwreck

    In 1794, ten merchant ships, including one carrying a Royal Family member, wrecked off Grand Cayman. Local islanders heroically rescued all on board, a selfless act leading to the national motto 'He Hath Founded It Upon the Seas'.