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End of the South Pier in view, showing the small building of the Tidal Observatory for the Ordnance Survey. The Tidal Observatory and a 100 foot extension to the South Pier were constructed between 1913 and 1915.
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Scillonian (Steam) at Lighthouse Pier Penzance group of passengers waiting.

On maiden voyage to Scilly Isles

The 900-ton HMV SCILLONIAN pictured in dry dock at Falmouth where she underwent a survey prior to an extensive refit.

PREVREF 1528 duplicate copy

Scillonian aground during wartime (see SHIP 4.030)

Scillonian aground on Scilly during wartime (see SHIP 4.027)

This ship renamed Peninnis while a second ship was run in parallel

Scillonian I with bowline out at Lighthouse Pier

Last trip of the Scillonian II at Penzance.

Before last trip of Scillonian II

PREVREF 1514 duplicate photo

Scillonian III alongside Albert Pier in Penzance

struck a sand-bank whilst leaving Penzance refloated

struck a sand-bank whilst leaving Penzance refloated

The Scillonian off Albert Pier in Penzance

The area known as ''Valhalla'' on Tresco featuring the collection of Ship's figureheads and ornamental timbers on display there which were salved from various shipwrecks