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Originally known as the Central Hall, then the Picturedrome which became the Regal Cinema, and now the site of the Penlowarth Building situated on St Mary's Terrace

Situated at the top of Market Jew Street. Opened on June 14th, 1838

Wooden railway viaduct, storm damage

Situated on Causeway Head, man in the doorway is Mr Martin

Now a private dwelling

Now a private dwelling

Site of Sanctuary
Possibly part of the well formerly at Alsia, near St Buryan.

The THV 'Mermaid on duty at Seven stones Lightship.

At the time this Liberian registered Oil Tanker was the largest shipwreck known and caused an environmental disaster to the Cornish coastline with pollution from it's cargo of crude oil, the effects of which are still felt today

Located off the A30 near Drift

Grid reference, SW 4371 2830

For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO7423&resourceID=1020

It was located on Higher Fore Street, Marazion

The vessel on it's maiden voyage and the Penlee lifeboat which made a gallant attempt at rescue were lost with all hands on 1982-12-19 after a violent storm

Mr Bedford Bolitho purchased the site which later became the Bedford Bolitho gardens, formerly opened 24th May 1916.

The wreck of HMS Warspite at Marazion

The MV Alacrity was owned by the Everard Company, she was savaged in situ after becoming a total right off

The wreck of the steamer the SS Taycraig off the Gear Rock, Penzance, with the tower of St. Mary's Church in the background

The upturned hull of the Union Star, on the rocks near Tater Dhu, wrecked 19-12-1981 with a loss of all hands, plus the crew of the Penlee lifeboat who perished during the gallant rescue attempt

Situated in Newlyn near the new road bridge

Located near Nancledra

Located near Nancledra, recognisable for it's squat square tower