Maritime history of the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the coast of France. The largest island is Jersey, followed by Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and a number of smaller islands, islets and rocky outcrops. The islands were separated from mainland Europe with rising sea levels in the Neolithic period; thereafter maritime activity commenced. Needing to trade, the islanders were innovative. Over time they built up skills, earning money and investing capital in maritime businesses.

Maritime history of the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the coast of France. The largest island is Jersey, followed by Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and a number of smaller islands, islets and rocky outcrops. The islands were separated from mainland Europe with rising sea levels in the Neolithic period; thereafter maritime activity commenced. Needing to trade, the islanders were innovative. Over time they built up skills, earning money and investing capital in maritime businesses.