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Bill Lobb and Frank Stone fit the coloured bulbs on Bill's 1914 Aveling & Porter (No. 8432) now converted to a showman's tractor, at St Ive's Extravaganza in 1970.

Part of the steam line-up at the St Ives Extravaganza.

St Ives Fish Wife

A scene of St Ives with fishing boats in the foreground at low tide. Inside the boats can be seen baskets of long lines etc.
SS122 is the 'Excellent'.

St Ives Harbour

View of Harbour and Railway Station
Rowing boats on the left lying between the station and the beach. Masted fishing boats in the harbour.
Annotated 29865 on bottom left.

St Ives Harbour

St Ives from the hill above Porthminster beach

Camping on St Ives Island with Porthmeor beach in background.

The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…

St Ives Lifeboat Jane & E Skitch wrecked at Godrevy 1938. from Richards Album

The coxwain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives. the full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/

Cox Mr Thomas and son died

The 'Caroline Parsons', lifeboat from St. Ives, in Mount's Bay

St Ives Lifeboat Caroline Parsons with three lifeboatmen on board. St Michael's Mount in background.

Identical from R Album for Penlee Exhibition

Wrecked attempting a rescue of the ship Alba. The coxswain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives.
The full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/

The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…

The Sarah Elizabeth Stych was on loan from Padstow. She attempted to rescue the crew of the Wilston. Only one survivor, Mr William Freeman, altogether 36 lives were lost. See also:…