SS Western Front of Seattle, 5695 tons, built 1917, carrying naptha, turpentine and resin on fire off the Scillies. 40 crew rescued and brought ashore at St Marys by lifeboat Elsie.
The 827-ton steam coaster, Yewcroft, bound from the Thames to Bristol with cement, wandered off course in dense fog and grounded near Cudden Point. A few hours later, as the tide ebbed from beneath her, she broke in half.
The 827-ton steam coaster, Yewcroft, bound from the Thames to Bristol with cement, wandered off course in dense fog and grounded near Cudden Point. A few hours later, as the tide ebbed from beneath her, she broke in half.
St Austell Parish Church
Grid reference, SX 0141 5245
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St Buryan Church, pictured with two horse-carriages in front, both full of people. Sign on the right side for St Buryan Hotel. (Photo donated by E. Richards, 6/7/1980)
Grid referece, SW 4091 2571
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