Deliverance from an Angry Sea

Deliverance from an Angry Sea unites historical discovery with human drama in the true story of Antony Thacher’s 1635 shipwreck off Cape Ann. For nearly four centuries, the exact location of the wreck was unknown. Now, groundbreaking research by historian Mason Browne—interpreted by co-author Paul St.Germain, who lives within sight of Thacher Island and Dry Salvages—has confirmed the precise place where Thacher’s vessel, the Watch and Wait, broke apart in the hurricane of 1635. Told through Thacher’s own voice, this edition transforms a long-studied event into a living experience of faith, loss, and endurance. History here is more than names and dates—it is the story of people who endured, persevered, and found the courage to begin again. The tragic and inspirational life of Antony Thacher. Read more