Title
Cargo Ship wreck Busby
Description
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 to founder under tow on 16 July 1894.
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1894-07-16
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Type
Photograph
Identifier
M.2508
Coverage
Pendeen