Title
Wreck of Alacrity
Description
Alacrity bound from Swansea to Belgium with coal ran aground in fog at Portheras Cove, near Pendeen Watch lighthouse. The wreck was later blown apart by explosives in an attempt to break the ship up for scrapping. However, some speculate that the charges were inexpertly placed or too powerful. This led to the ship being spread over most of the beach. Pieces of Alacrity can still be seen, specifically a large piece of hull plating in the stream at the access point to the cove. There is a warning board in place warning visitors of the potential of sharp fragments in the sand. Wikipedia
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1963-09-13
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Type
Photograph
Identifier
M.2549
Coverage
Portheras
Pendeen