The Palatine Light

The Princess Augusta ran aground off the coast of Block Island in 1738. Many survivors made their way to Philadelphia where they settled into the colony as planned. About 30 though did not survive and two women, known only as Shortcate and Longcate, remained on the island for the rest of their lives. One year later a merchant vessel was spotted sailing through Block Island Sound that had cut sight of a giant ship on fire. The burning vessel has been seen countless times ever since - including by future Senator Nathan Dixon III.