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Illustration from Illustrated London News magazine 1867-01-26. Caption reads" The Richard Lewis Lifeboat landing a ship wreck crew at Penzance - see preceding page".
The barge was carrying rum, sugar and coconuts.

Etching of the wreck of the collier brig, "Diana", of Swansea.
8 of 9 crew saved, but several injured including the captain, who broke 3 ribs. One sailor cut in pieces due to heavy seas.
Reported in Illustrated London News - 17th February 1855

Relief vessel standing off, from an old engraving

Situated 8 nautical miles southwest of Land's End. Construction started in in 1861, completed in 1869, height 135 feet

Height from base to vane52ft rinciple keeper received salary of £60.00 per annu assistanats £49.10 plus 1s. 6d for food

Sold fish at the Market Place Penzance