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The Scillonian leaving Penzance Dry Dock via Ross Bridge

The Scillonian manoeuvring though Ross Bridge after leaving Penzance Dry Dock

Damaged schooner being escorted into Newlyn

Men bagging grain into sacks to help ship maintain an even keel. Unidentified damaged ship

Grain being bagged up to help maintain an even keel. Unidentified vessel possibly in Penzance harbour

Photograph showing the deck of a storm-damaged fishing boat

Fishermen, accompanied by smartly dressed man in suit, examining damaged deck of fishing boat

Small boat on deck also appears to be damaged

This epic voyage was to hand a petition in to Houses of Parliament signed by more than a thousand people protesting against destruction of village.

The Rosebud was owned by the Richards family. After the war she was sold the Thomas family who…

Fishing vessel Rosebud leaving Newlyn harbour at the start of its voyage to Houses of Parliament. See SHIP 25PG 117 for more information.

Boy James used as a relief boat for the Longships Lighthouse

Lifeboat W & S, Mayon Castle and Rosebud moored at Newlyn harbour. Cargo vessel being unloaded by crane in background

Hoisting Flag prior to intended trip around the world

Note tram tracks