At the time of which we are writing, the winter of 1803, this group of islets was in the hands of the English, and was the scene of the wreck of the grappler in that year.
"Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849"
William O. S. Gilly
On the evening of the 23rd,-the same day that they sailed from Guernsey,-the grappler anchored off the north side of Chaussey, but a heavy gale of wind which came on during the night rendered her position so dangerous, that Lieutenant Thomas thought it advisable either to return to Guernsey, or to run into one of the small harbours formed among the rocks, which afford a safe shelter during the severest gales, but are by no means easy of access, and are available only to small vessels, and with the aid of an experienced pilot.
"Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849"
William O. S. Gilly
At six, A.M., December 30th, all was in readiness for the grappler to leave the harbour.
"Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849"
William O. S. Gilly