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The Russian barque, Indefatigable wrecked on the January 22nd 1910 at St. Mawes Castles.

After being weather-bound at Falmouth for a week, she left harbour on January 22nd heading for Cardiff, in tow with the tug Challenge. Off Land's End the sea…

Index to collection of Chirgwin photos in Archive room to be found in Penzance box.

index to Dr Fergusons photos of Penzance stored on Hard Drive.

probably on a visit to London in 1978

same neg as 194, same size

Individual woman

Individual woman

Various Clergy including Bishop of Truro

German Engine

This image shows a workplace where wooden casks or barrels were manufactured. The eleven workers were known as Coopers. These casks were used to hold both dry and wet goods.
Casks like these were used locally in Newlyn to pack 'Cornish…

Industrial Scene Hayle. from slide

Industrial View of Hayle coloured slide

The elderly Swansea brigantine, Industry, was run ashore while coal-laden from Britonferry to Treport on September 12th 1912. Four stalwarts, prizing the tobacco on board, decided on a raid.

One would engage the guard on Harlan bridge, lighting…