Cargo Ship wreck Busby

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Title

Cargo Ship wreck Busby

Description

Busby left Newport on its maiden voyage for Civita Vecchia on 22 June with a cargo of 4,600 tons of coal and 26 crew. It ran aground on 24 June 1894 in thick fog. However, after the cargo was removed, and pumps installed the ship was refloated, only to founder under tow on 16 July 1894.

Publisher

Morrab Library

Date

1894-07-16

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

Print

Type

Photograph

Identifier

M.2508

Coverage

Pendeen

Geolocation