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Empire Contamar came ashore at Par Beach at 1:30 am on the 23rd March 1947.

Augustas Williams (aged 50) from Penzance was saved. Crew of 7 saved by Fowey lifeboat

The ship was carrying coal from Cumberland to Par

Sank off Scilly 28th November 1933
See SHIP 8.080A

Photo before Loco scrapped in 60s. Nameplate in BT Museum York

THROUGH SECURITY FENCE

Nancledra water wheel and stamps. Built by Sara's Foundries (Wadebridge, Cornwall) around 1860. One of few such sets, these have since been removed for preservation. They were last worked by Mr Berriman who owned the property in the early 1950s.

Nancledra water wheel and stamps. Built by Sara's Foundries (Wadebridge, Cornwall) around 1860. One of few such sets, these have since been removed for preservation. They were last worked by Mr Berriman who owned the property in the early…

Nanjulian Mill wheel 1927, collapsed by 1955. the last owner Mr J Ellis was caught in the gears and severely injured.

same wreck: see WRECK 6.002

Preserved at Parkandillick

Located on the Chacewater to Newquay branch. With wooden platforms and a small "pagoda" shelter, it was typical of the G.W.R.s small stations and halts of the era.