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Paddle steamer & sailing ships in Penzance Harbour 1869
Only known photo of Groyne later demolished. Original Lighthouse to right of Pier. Groyne on end of Albert Pier gave shelter but caused sandbank etc outside. One of the boats is "Lyonesse".
Sailing Ship Ross Bridge Steam RollerThis Schooner is the" Leon Burau."
On the 18th June 1909 Alfred Vingoe was returning to Penzance in his pilot boat when he noticed that a large sailing ship was lying low in the water and flying distress flags. He and his two crew members sailed over to the craft to find that the ship…
Commencement N. Arm Floating Dock (positive)
Sharp negatives in Orchard Collection Pre Wharf Road
Batten & Couch's Wharf with gun house on Battery Rocks
The gun house was removed for the construction of the War Memorial. Batten & Couch were boat builders, coopers and coal merchants until 1919.
Mousehole Harbour
A view of Mousehole Harbour from Raginnis Hill. in the distance out to sea , the N.A.T.O Fleet can be seen.
