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St Buryan Church near Penzance, with mounting block
Celtic cross in walled container in foreground

Grid reference, SW 4091 2571
For further information see Historic Environment Record,…

Grid reference, SW 4091 2571

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Group in costume in front of huge banner on metal frame

Grid reference, SW 5590 3757

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Note besants on drum
Richards

Grid reference, SW 5498 3502

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St Ives from the hill above Porthminster beach

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:…

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 'Caroline Parsons', lifeboat from St. Ives, in Mount's Bay

St Ives Lifeboat Caroline Parsons with three lifeboatmen on board. St Michael's Mount in background.

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 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:…