Title
MV Empire Contamar wrecked Par, 1947
Subject
Ship MOTOR
Wreck
Description
Empire Contamar came ashore at Par Beach at 1:30 am on the 23rd March 1947.
Augustas Williams (aged 50) from Penzance was saved. Crew of 7 saved by Fowey lifeboat
The ship was carrying coal from Cumberland to Par
Augustas Williams (aged 50) from Penzance was saved. Crew of 7 saved by Fowey lifeboat
The ship was carrying coal from Cumberland to Par
Report in The West Briton 1947-10-30 'Not to Blame'
Also Telegraph 1947-03-24
Also Telegraph 1947-03-24
Date
1947-03-23
Rights
Morrab library
Format
Print
Identifier
WRECK 6.008
Coverage
Par Beach
Period Costume
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