Shovell may have gone down with his ship, HMS Association and his body was washed ashore in Porthellick Cove. Alternatively he may have drowned in Porthellick Cove whilst attempting to land from a ship's boat (used as a lifeboat). Then again, he may have been alive (just) when he landed, but subsequently died. Finally he may have landed alive and been murdered by a local woman who stole his ring. Pick whichever one you prefer, no-one knows for certain.
