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Busby left Newport on its maiden voyage for Civita Vecchia on 22 June with a cargo of 4,600 tons of coal and 26 crew. It ran aground on 24 June 1894 in thick fog. However, after the cargo was removed, and pumps installed the ship was refloated, only…

refloated and towed off but sank on nearby Three Stone Oar double neg see Collins Wrecks W 0031

Struck Pendeen, towed off and sank in 120ft of water at Three Stone Oar. Seen from Pendeen Coastguard Station.

Struck Pendeen, towed off and sank in 120ft of water at Three Stone Oar

Bus 'Private' 373, Reg: GTA 395

Western National Bus ADV 112 to Camborne driving through flood water at Hayle

AF84 20hp Milnes Daimler Bus on Helston - Lizard Run at Junction to Ruan Minor

Flooded road with vehicle and the garage

Two photos: Buryas bridge is near Penzance, close to the drift reservoir, Berry Pomeroy Castle is in south Devon, administered by English Heritage.

Buryas Bridge Newlyn, Cornwall.
Image taken from a Victorian album in conservation drawer C4 .

Hand-written annotation "Blacksmith Shop on left"
Also labelled"PIOS.21"

Located on the A30 near Penzance

Burt's the Shipbuilders at the bottom pf the Abbey slip now Harbour Court see M. 0276.. man with beard and hat. Note the umbrella, with two boys sitting on mast. Shop name: Burt's ship & Block & General Mast Maker.

First outing of Burrell traction engine Gladiator after rebuild by Goodwin & Friends. No roof fitted.
REGISTRATION: CO 3823