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Note heavy seas breaking over South Pier

Lady of the Isles nearing the harbour in heavy seas

Vessel 'Scillonian' leaving Penzance harbour in rough weather

Vessel 'Scillonian' entering Penzance harbour in rough weather. The Mount can be seen in the background.

The 'Scillonian' entering Penzance harbour in very rough weather, with waves crashing over South Pier

Flower boxes being unloaded from the 'Scillonian' in Penzance harbour. St Mary's Church is in the background and the warehouse of Pool & Son, which was in Dock Lane, can also be seen. Pool & Son were wine and spirits merchants. Quay Bollard…

Flower boxes being unloaded from the 'Scillonian' in Penzance harbour. On the left is a van with Sleeman & Sons, Penzance marked on the side. Sleeman & Sons were haulage contractors at the time. Another vehicle, registration no. ALN 415 can be…

Work being done on the 'Scillonian', possibly in Holmans Dry Dock

R.M.V. Steamship Scillonian passing through swing bridge

The Scillonian leaving Penzance Dry Dock via Ross Bridge

The Scillonian manoeuvring though Ross Bridge after leaving Penzance Dry Dock

Damaged schooner being escorted into Newlyn

Men bagging grain into sacks to help ship maintain an even keel. Unidentified damaged ship

Grain being bagged up to help maintain an even keel. Unidentified vessel possibly in Penzance harbour

Photograph showing the deck of a storm-damaged fishing boat

Fishermen, accompanied by smartly dressed man in suit, examining damaged deck of fishing boat

Small boat on deck also appears to be damaged

This epic voyage was to hand a petition in to Houses of Parliament signed by more than a thousand people protesting against destruction of village.

The Rosebud was owned by the Richards family. After the war she was sold the Thomas family who…

Fishing vessel Rosebud leaving Newlyn harbour at the start of its voyage to Houses of Parliament. See SHIP 25PG 117 for more information.

Boy James used as a relief boat for the Longships Lighthouse