Title
Marie Celine, wrecked at Porthscatho, January 19th 1901.
Subject
Shipwreck
Description
The French schooner MARIE CELINE, Blanchard master, sailed from Falmouth port yesterday for Gijon, with pitch, and during last night's gale went ashore near Portscatho, and likely to become a total wreck. Crew saved.
She was lying on rocks badly holed and broken. It was feared that there was no chance of getting her off. It was recommended the owner sell her as she lies. It was understood cargo only worth 10s ton, so could not salve it for double that money. It was later recommend it be sold with vessel.
On 22 January 190, instructions from owners to sell vessel soon possible.
Description from Wreck Site . Com
She was lying on rocks badly holed and broken. It was feared that there was no chance of getting her off. It was recommended the owner sell her as she lies. It was understood cargo only worth 10s ton, so could not salve it for double that money. It was later recommend it be sold with vessel.
On 22 January 190, instructions from owners to sell vessel soon possible.
Description from Wreck Site . Com
Creator
Gibson
Date
1901-01-19
Rights
Morrab library
Format
Print
Identifier
RGN.053
Coverage
Portscatho
Physical Dimensions
10" x 8"