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Alba steamer from Panama, aground Porthmeor beach
six members of the crew were lost
Alba steamer from Panama Porthmeor beach
six members of the crew were lost
Bessamer City, American cargo ship, Pen Enys Point
Aground, all crew saved, note the two halves
Bessamer City, American cargo ship, Pen Enys Point
Ran aground, broken in two - all crew saved
Bessamer City, American cargo ship, Pen Enys Point
Aground and broken in two, one half driven ashore. All crew saved.
Bessamer City, American cargo ship, Pen Enys Point
Ran aground, note the two halves, one driven ashore. All crew saved.
St Ives Lifeboat, Caroline Parsons, brought ashore.
Wrecked attempting a rescue of the ship Alba. The coxswain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives.
The full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/
The full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/
St Ives Lifeboat Caroline Parsons, wreckage brought ashore
The coxwain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives. the full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/
The wreckage of St Ives Lifeboat Caroline Parsons brought ashore
The coxwain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives in attempting a rescue of the ship Alba. The full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/
Cargo ship Dtaio in Falmouth harbour
Developed engine trouble and was towed to Falmouth
Only survivor of French crabber Finnisterre
Group of men with the only survivor describing how the ship was damaged on the rocks off Porthminster beach. The ship broke in half, five members of the crew were lost.
The wreck of French crabber Finnisterre on the rocks off Porthminster
Group of men with the only survivor, ship broke in half on rocks off Porthminster beach. Five members of the crew were lost.
St Ives lifeboat, Sarah Elizabeth Stych, wrecked off Godrevy point
The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…
St Ives life boat, Sarah Elizabeth Stych, grounded off Godrevy point
The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…
St Ives lifeboat, Sarah Elizabeth Stych, grounded off Godrevy point
The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…
St Ives lifeboat, Sarah Elizabeth Stych, wrecked off Godrevy point
The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…
Taycraig, wrecked on Gear rock Gwavas Lake
Locally owned, dragged her anchor onto Gear rock in Gwavas Lake near Penzance. The boat was a total wreck.