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six members of the crew were lost

six members of the crew were lost

all crew saved

all crew were saved

She was on loan from padstow, she attempted to rescue the crew from the Wilston but was grounded on rocks off Godrevy Point near Hayle. There was only one survivor from the lifeboat Mr William Freeman altogether 36 lives were lost.

The two ships collided in thick fog near Penberth Cove

11 men lost from crew of 15

11 men lost from crew of 15

11 men lost from crew of 15

11 men lost from crew of 15 note R.A.F.Culdrose Rescue Helicopter searching for survivors

11 men lost from crew of 15 note R.A.F.Culdrose Rescue Helicopter searching for survivors

11 men lost from crew of 15 note Penlee Lifeboat searching for survivors

note the coastguards on the cliff

note the coastguards and rescuers pulling on a rope possibly a Breeches Buoy