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WRECKS 32QG 190.tif
The Saluto (1867) was on passage from the Thames with sand ballast to Barbados but was caught in a succession of gales.

Account of Wreck from Cornishman Newspaper, December 9th 1911

"Watched by hundreds of spectators, the Norwegian Barque…

WRECKS 32OF 223.tif
blown ashore after tow rope broke, refloated towed to Falmouth

WRECKS 32OF 224.tif
blown ashore after tow rope broke refloated towed to Falmouth

WRECKS 32OF 225.tif
blown ashore after tow rope broke refloated towed to Falmouth

WRECKS 32OF 226.tif
blown ashore after tow rope broke refloated towed to Falmouth

WRECKS 32OF 227.tif
The R.A.F Culdrose helicopter and Penlee lifeboat searching for survivors

The Juan Ferrer of Valencia was a handsome, well-equipped motor coaster of nearly 700 tons, thrashing her way up towards Land's end on her usual run from her home port of…

WRECKS 32OF 228.tif
Note the Penlee lifeboat searching for survivors.

The Juan Ferrer of Valencia was a handsome, well-equipped motor coaster of nearly 700 tons, thrashing her way up towards Land's end on her usual run from her home port of Liverpool.

Owned by…

WRECKS 32OF 229.tif
The Juan Ferrer of Valencia was a handsome, well-equipped motor coaster of nearly 700 tons, thrashing her way up towards Land's end on her usual run from her home port of Liverpool.

Owned by Frederick Ferrer of Valencia, the Juan Ferrer was only…

SERV 24OF 129.tif
Note long poles possibly used for emergency stretchers
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