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There was never an explanation for the circumstances but the ship was a total wreck

The MFV Conqueror was a modern freezer trawler built in 1965 by Hall, Russel & Co Ltd of Aberdeen, for the Northern Trawlers Company. By 1977 she had undergone a major refit to extend her freezer capacity, and left her home port of Hull to go…

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point 1977.
Photograph shows scrap on Penzance Pier June 1979.

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point 1977.
Photograph shows scrap on Penzance Pier June 1979

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point.
Salvage operation.

Salvage work in progress.
Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point.

Salvage work in progress.
Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point

Wrecked between Mousehole and Penzer Point

The gas showrooms, built in 1908, and demolished in the early 1960's. Designed by Oliver Caldwell.
The Chapel was built in 1807. After closure it became Knees department store.

Grid reference SW 4746 3045

For further information see Historic…

An underground photograph of the Condurrow Mine, Troon, Penwith with miner?

From Album 3 (Red)
Condemned houses. Advertising sign for Robin Starch

Men unloading concrete from lorry for construction of tower. The image is annotated "Tower, ready mix lorry unloading 27-11-62"

A concert featuring a mixed choir and orchestra.