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The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were lost.
For additional information…

See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…

See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…

See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…

See also WRECKS 32HG 061.

The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were…

View from the cliff of the Belgian trawler ashore after thick fog at Gurnard's Head, Zennor, near St Ives.
All the crew were saved except for the fifteen year old cabin boy.

Another view from the cliff of the Belgian trawler ashore after thick fog at Gurnard's Head, Zennor, near St Ives.
All the crew were saved except for the fifteen year old cabin boy.
See also WRECKS 32HG 066.

Another view from the cliff of the Belgian trawler ashore after thick fog at Gurnard's Head, Zennor, near St Ives.
All the crew were saved except for the fifteen year old cabin boy.
See also WRECKS 32HG 066.

The Belgian Motor trawler, Vierge Marie of Ostend was a 200 ton vessel. She was on her way into Newlyn after developing engine trouble off Pendeen the previous afternoon, and there had been no warning of how close the weather had brought her to the…

The Belgian Motor trawler, Vierge Marie of Ostend was a 200 ton vessel. She was on her way into Newlyn after developing engine trouble off Pendeen the previous afternoon, and there had been no warning of how close the weather had brought her to the…

Close up of a woman carrying a NF placard

Intimate portrait of two women holding hands. The hands in focus and smiling faces blurred. Written on the back (not by Serena) "Passed for publication in The Ladder". Cynthia M.B. Reid, Juliet Switsus"

Intimate portrait of two women holding hands. The hands in focus and smiling faces blurred. Written on the back (not by Serena) "Passed for publication in The Ladder". Cynthia M.B. Reid, Juliet Switsus"

Intimate portrait of two women holding hands. The hands in focus and smiling faces blurred. Written on the back (not by Serena) "Passed for publication in The Ladder". Cynthia M.B. Reid, Juliet Switsus"

Intimate portrait of two women kissing. They are holding hands and wear matching rings.

part of plane wing in foreground

plane wing in foreground

Possibly near Moushole. Registration number CGX 114

Bedford truck registration CRL 114. The door says W Skewes, Chiverton, Marazion

Intimate portrait of two women holding hands. The hands in focus and smiling faces blurred. Written on the back (not by Serena) "Passed for publication in The Ladder". Cynthia M.B. Reid, Juliet Switsus". There is a duplicate of this image (SWA.375ii)