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Torrey Canyon 61,263 oil tanker 1967 was bombed to release the oil on board which was leaking out and BURN it as it was destroying sea birds and marine life.

Torrey Canyon 61,263 oil tanker 1967 was bombed to release the oil on board which was leaking out and BURN it as it was destroying sea birds and marine life.

Distant view of Pendeen Lighthouse across cliffs

Distinguished looking man

Ditch at Crane Castle.

Ditch at Crane Castle.

Underwater photograph of deep-sea divers adjusting tow line on sea low. The low, designed by Bell Telephone Laboratories to bury undersea telephone cable below the ocean floor, was used by American Telephone and Telegraph Company's Long Lines…

Lord Mayor thanking Paul Radmilovic in giving a display and executing many novel dives.

Diving Boat 'Frim' PZ 358. departing Penzance Harbour.

Headland known as Doctor Syntax's Head.
Image is labelled on bottom "3941 Pitt's Head"

Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet

Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet

Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.Numbers indicate possible collection points depending on tide level.

Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.
Numbers indicate possible collection points depending on tide level.

Document from Admiralty Whitehall 1875 to Mr Jacob Corin at 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance in 1875 re a Contract for the supply of Fresh Beef to Her Majesty's ships and vessels at Penzance

Document from HMS Exmouth
This relates to Rodda & Corin 27th July 1904 who had the contact to supply fresh beef to the Admiralty.

Document signature and address for W 83