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Conqueror , Grimsby trawler , aground at Penzer Point. 1977
There was never an explanation for the circumstances but the ship was a total wreck
"Conqueror" Grimsby trawler aground at Penzer Point.
1977
There was never an explanation for the circumstances but the ship was a total wreck
"Conqueror " Grimsby trawler aground at Penzer Point. 1977
There was never an explanation for the circumstances but the ship was a total wreck
"D.L.Harper" German oil tanker aground Crane rock.
The Lizard 1935
she was thee largest oil tanker in the world at the time (12,350 tons) The crew were rescued by the Lizard lifeboat. She wqs later towed by two tugs to Falmouth harbour
David M aground at Hayle.
1970
she was trying to negotiate the River hayle - later refloated
Esperanca , Brazilian yacht aground at Porthgwarra.
1977
concrete hull she was later repaired in Penzance
Esperanca Brazilian yacht aground at Porthgwarra, Lands End. 1977
concrete hull she was later repaired in Penzance
Esperanca Brazilian yacht aground at Porthgwarra, Lands End 1977
concrete hull she was later repaired in Penzance
Eureka Brixham trawler ashore by Bolitho gardens, Penzance
1938
The Eureka was a Brigham fishing vessel that wrecked on the rocks of Larrigan Beach in May 6th 1934.
The trawler, Registered Number BM 374, broke loose her Anchor in Newlyn Harbour coming ashore by the Bolitho Gardens, Lariggan Penzance.
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The trawler, Registered Number BM 374, broke loose her Anchor in Newlyn Harbour coming ashore by the Bolitho Gardens, Lariggan Penzance.
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Finnistere, French crabber wrecked Porthminster beach, St Ives. 1946
French crabber anchor cable snapped and she was split in two. Only one member of the crew of six survived
Glamorgan Coast, Steamer aground Cape Cornwall. 1932
crowd of onlookers
Golden Corn , Motor Launch on rocks at Mousehole. 1974
refloated but grounded again at Marazion
Golden Gift , aground on rocks Wherry-town Penzance. 1920
possibly a Lowestift boat later refloated
Group Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry outside
Note elaborate uniforms, possibly taken in India
Air-raid Wardens and bystanders clearing rubble
Clearing up after bomb attack in Penzance
Man standing in blasted out upper room of house
One of many streets in Penzance that suffered bomb damage
Air-raid warden in front of bomb damaged buildin
Note people standing in gutted window
