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Four men digging

Five men digging in very deep hole

See also STRT 28PG 146

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven.
Close view of the wreck beached at low tide with onlookers.

Tree men inspecting the wreckage

In 1939, the John and Sarah Eliza Stych lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) launched with an 8-man crew, in a violent gale, to the aid of an unknown vessel (the SS Wilton). During the storm the lifeboat capsized and self-righted three times,…

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were lost.
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See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…

See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…