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When the Adolf Vinnen came ashore in 1923 she was a new ship, only nine day out of her builders hands. Owned by Vinnens of Bremen, she was one of five steel, five-masted auxiliary schooners built by Krupps of Kiel between 1922-23. Of over 2,000 tons…

Ex Admiralty Barge on Battery Rocks, Penzance.
One of a series of six.

The Abertay was a 599-ton steel screw, schooner rigged steamer. Owned by Bois et Chabois of Lorient and bound for Barry with a cargo of pit wood. Launched in 1888 by W. Simon & Company of Renfrew.


She had sailed from France thirty-six hours…

Princess of Wales.

Mr Josiah Wright .

Mr Thomas Henry Williams. Bread Street

Mr Williams.

Mr Williams.

Mr Henry Williams. 3 Wellington Place

Miss Williams.

Mr and Mrs A C Wildman & Harry.

Rev John Watson ?.

Rev John Watson ?.

Mrs Betsy Warmington & son?.

Mr Wallis.

Mr Frank & Mrs Vibert. Brother of Charles Vibert 12 Clarence Street

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