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"The submarine L1, a veteran of the First World War, launched by Vickers of Barrow in 1917, drifted ashore at Penanwell Cove after breaking tow while bound from Chatham to Newport for scrapping." from Cornish Shipwrecks, North Coast by Clive Carter.

All crew saved by lifeboat

Captain Munford

Lost at sea 1895-10-02 near Ilfracombe

ALso in picture: 'Lady of the Isles'

C RHG 33/35

Being refitted in Holmans Dry Dock. Was in storage on the Thames.

Driven ashore at Porthminster Beach, St Ives

The Lutria was abandoned 62.5 miles S.W. of Bishops Rock. Master Capt. Duamantaras. Crew of 28 rescued by 2 of their own boats, including 2 Sea Kings and West German helicopters.
ref. W.M News. 12/02/72