Roanoke Island How accurate are the theories about the disappearance of the colonists on Roanoke Island as compared to actual fact?

First Attempts Sir Walter Raleigh 2 trips to Roanoke 1585 and 1587 Both failed attempts /0f/Sir_Walter_Raleigh_BAH-p22.png/250px- Sir_Walter_Raleigh_BAH-p22.png

1587 Attempting to go further North First baby born Virginia Dare Granddaughter of Governor White In need of supplies, White returned to Europe

1588 White returned despite war with Spain Found island deserted with smoke rising from sand dunes Few people were ever found

Croatoan Clue The only sign of life was the word CROATOAN and the letters CRO carved into objects

Theories Lee Miller believes that conspiracy led to the demise of the Roanoke colonists

Theories Other theories include: Indian attacks Failed escape attempts Boats sinking on the way to Croatoan Island No theory can be proven because little is known about the last year on the island