169 20 18856 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Barbara_Beckerleg/20307/MG.317.tif fcf86e11f32a4e0dad2c407a67bbe786 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Beckerleg Description An account of the resource Family photos taken throughout Barbara's childhood and teenage years. The collection includes photos of her mother Marjorie, nee Stevens and other family members. Reggie Richards, of Richards Photographers, features in many of these family photos. In the 1960s Marjorie changed her surname by deed poll to Richards. Barbara, who was deaf, was born in Penzance on 18th February 1936 to Marjorie and Wilfred Beckerleg. She attended St. Gertrude's School. Her mother raised her after her father left. Barbara married David Thomas and had a son. She died on 16th May 1995 at St. Julia's Hospice, Hayle. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marjorie and Reggie on beach Description An account of the resource The couple leaning against rock face on beach. Woman in bikini. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 -1965 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MG.317 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Chappell_Family/20306/CF.014.tif e75ee27c47020849b20b9fe97c12be34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chappell Family Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chappell Family Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab library/Chappell Family Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Prints Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Cornwall Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Item Location How to find the item (e.g. cabinet name or number, shelf number, drawer name or number) Chappell Family Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kimberley Town Guard Description An account of the resource Posed photograph of Town Guard, some carrying rifles . It is annotated "K" Company - Section II, Lieut. S Johns, Cape.G. White' The group possibly includes Richard James Chappell. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource L. Chandler Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chappell family Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Mounted Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CF.014 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kimberley, South Africa https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Barbara_Beckerleg/20305/MG.316.tif 98361e9ec8b462422d135bcb05381a06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Beckerleg Description An account of the resource Family photos taken throughout Barbara's childhood and teenage years. The collection includes photos of her mother Marjorie, nee Stevens and other family members. Reggie Richards, of Richards Photographers, features in many of these family photos. In the 1960s Marjorie changed her surname by deed poll to Richards. Barbara, who was deaf, was born in Penzance on 18th February 1936 to Marjorie and Wilfred Beckerleg. She attended St. Gertrude's School. Her mother raised her after her father left. Barbara married David Thomas and had a son. She died on 16th May 1995 at St. Julia's Hospice, Hayle. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara in silk dress, seated Description An account of the resource Barbara seated in front of sideboard and Christmas tree, dressed on long silk dress. Also wearing pearl necklace and wristwatch. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Other Glass Negative Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MG.316 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Chappell_Family/20304/CF.016.tif 7c1efb14f075811bc4da63319cb81c7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chappell Family Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chappell Family Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab library/Chappell Family Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Prints Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Cornwall Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Item Location How to find the item (e.g. cabinet name or number, shelf number, drawer name or number) Chappell Family Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group of men outside under awning advertising refreshments Description An account of the resource 25 men sitting under awing which says: Plain ir Crean team ices, mineral waters. The small building in the background has the word Diary painted on it. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chappell Family Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Mounted Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CF.016 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Barbara_Beckerleg/20303/MG.315.tif a14c2daae7ee206e4f95bf6b6efbd577 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Beckerleg Description An account of the resource Family photos taken throughout Barbara's childhood and teenage years. The collection includes photos of her mother Marjorie, nee Stevens and other family members. Reggie Richards, of Richards Photographers, features in many of these family photos. In the 1960s Marjorie changed her surname by deed poll to Richards. Barbara, who was deaf, was born in Penzance on 18th February 1936 to Marjorie and Wilfred Beckerleg. She attended St. Gertrude's School. Her mother raised her after her father left. Barbara married David Thomas and had a son. She died on 16th May 1995 at St. Julia's Hospice, Hayle. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara and Marjorie balancing on bridge Description An account of the resource Barbara and Marjorie wobbling on unstable bridge made of three wooden slats. Beach in background, bridge over shallow running water. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Other Glass Negative Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MG.315 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Barbara_Beckerleg/20302/MG.314.tif b44fc9e9686346ccc3f33cff0b8dfc50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Beckerleg Description An account of the resource Family photos taken throughout Barbara's childhood and teenage years. The collection includes photos of her mother Marjorie, nee Stevens and other family members. Reggie Richards, of Richards Photographers, features in many of these family photos. In the 1960s Marjorie changed her surname by deed poll to Richards. Barbara, who was deaf, was born in Penzance on 18th February 1936 to Marjorie and Wilfred Beckerleg. She attended St. Gertrude's School. Her mother raised her after her father left. Barbara married David Thomas and had a son. She died on 16th May 1995 at St. Julia's Hospice, Hayle. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara on harbour pier holding large fish Description An account of the resource Dressed in summer dress and St Gertrude's (Penzance) school blazer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Other Glass Negative Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MG.314 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20301/lamornabirch.330.tif 16d7f535fef5200c31ad09d96eb490ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Mouse Michael Description An account of the resource Lamorna Mouse Michael Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.330 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20300/lamornabirch.329.tif 3e704c3d7579fc4245e0e9651537fcdd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family at Porthgwarra Description An account of the resource Family at Porthgwarra Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource C1905 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Lamornabirch.329 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Porthgwarra https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20299/lamornabirch.328.tif 665c3e97a02f21208e5979ab656c70c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The family at Porthgwarra Description An account of the resource The family at Porthgwarra Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.328 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Porthgwarra https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20298/lamornabirch.327.tif b3cbee9d0f2afe7e6e24a032c3945543 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Porthgwarra Description An account of the resource Porthgwarra Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.327 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Porthgwarra https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20297/M.2509.tif 8804a03d105d7db8754d1123b327f28f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Print of 'The Nile' Screw Steam Ship with sails Wrecked off Godrevy Description An account of the resource Postcard of an etching of 'The Nile' . Wrecked off Godrevy Point partially responsible for a campaign to instal a lighthouse on Godrevy Source: Wikipedia The Nile, an iron-hulled screw steamer, was built at Dumbarton in 1850. She was first operated by the Moss Line of Liverpool and inaugurated the line's Mediterranean service. In 1853 her ownership passed to James Stirling of Dublin and her operations to the British and Irish Steam Packet Company Loss On her last voyage, Nile was travelling from Liverpool to London, calling at Penzance, Falmouth, Plymouth and Portsmouth en route. She was carrying a cargo of heavy merchandise and could also accommodate passengers at low rates, though due to the late time of year few people would have taken such a roundabout route.[1] She had been due to leave Liverpool on Sunday 26 November but due to bad weather had to delay her journey for two days.[3] She left Liverpool on the evening of Tuesday 28 November and was last seen about 40 miles (64 km) from the Longships Lighthouse on the evening of 30 November, making her way through rough seas and high winds.[1] The following day, a ship sailing from Hayle to Penzance spotted oil floating on the water. Later on 1 December it became apparent that an accident had overtaken the Nile when papers addressed to the captain, spars, empty casks and other debris were washed ashore at Portreath. The ship's stern was spotted a day or two later and several bodies, five of which were female, were washed ashore at Tehidy. One of them was identified as the stewardess of the Nile.[1] Cause and casualties of the disaster The cause of the disaster was not definitively established. It is likely that the captain, W.F. Moppett of Dublin, drifted off course by about 18 to 20 miles in the bad weather, resulting in the ship hitting The Stones. The Nile may have managed to back away from the rocks but foundered in 12 to 14 fathoms of water. Those aboard were either unable to escape due to the ship's rapid disintegration or were overwhelmed by the waves when they tried to launch the lifeboats.[1] The ship was thought to have struck the rocks around 2 or 3 am shortly after the flood tide, judging by the disposition of the wreckage in St Ives Bay.[3] There were about 24 crew aboard, consisting of the captain, two mates, a steward and stewardess, carpenter, boatswain, 18 engineers, stokers and sailors.[4] The number of passengers was unclear. Several missed the ship's departure due to its late exit from Liverpool. One man had a fortunate escape when he spent too long drinking ashore with a friend and missed the ship's departure. He hurried on to Bristol via another steamer and travelled overland to Hayle to catch up with the Nile so that he could be reunited with his luggage, which was still aboard, but found on arriving that he had lost his luggage but saved his life. Another man arrived at the ship just as the bridge to the deck was being removed and offered a shilling to a porter to replace it, but was refused; he thus missed the departure and unknowingly escaped the shipwreck.[3] The value of the Nile was estimated at around £40,000 to £50,000 (around £3.2 million to £4 million in 2013 prices) and was almost fully insured, but much of the cargo – mainly goods from Manchester despatched to drapers at Penzance, Truro and Falmouth – was uninsured and the consignees suffered heavy losses as a result of the sinking.[4] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Malcolm Waters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853-11-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Postcard Type The nature or genre of the resource Engraving Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2509 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Godrevy Seafaring and shipping https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20296/lamornabirch.326.tif 321f2be2e551a051a470673b42dc926a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna on the quay Description An account of the resource Lamorna on the quay Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource C1904 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.326 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lamorna Cove https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20295/M.2508.tif 86195ee7495dcfb9a7538dd6d355a0e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Busby, wrecked at Pendeen on June 23nd 1894. Description An account of the resource The 2,070-ton Busby was launched in February 1894 at Stockton as a steel screw schooner-rigged steamer for the general Indian trade of Ropner & Co of West Hartlepool. She had made only one Indian voyage when she sailed from Newport on the evening of June 22nd 1894, bound for Bombay, though loaded with 600 tons of coal as an intermediary cargo for Civitavecchia. At 7:30 next evening, off Trevose Head, Captain Sherwood altered course to pass five miles off the Longship rocks, and ordered the patent log to be steamed. Two hours later Godrevy light was sighted three points off the starboard bow. It was fairly clear to seaward, but the sky was heavily overcast, and second officer Brand was unable to get a routine fix on the light because of a sudden bank of thick drizzle. Course was altered again as the Busby passed St Ives, but not until 10 p.m, when visibility was really poor, was speed reduced from nine to four knots, and then to slow ahead. At 11 p.m, Alfred Bowell, the bow lookout, saw a brief flash of light ahead as the weather suddenly improved. Captain Sherwood, believing they were nearing the Longships, ordered full speed, and warned Mr Brand to ready to take soundings. But even as he went aft to get the deep-sea lead, breakers were sighted off the port bow; the Busby was already well inside the Three Stone Oar. Captain Sherwood rang down for 'stop engines', the 'full astern', but with a low grating rumble the steamers port bilges ran over the rocks. Chief engineer Thompson blew off all steam and led the 'black gang' on deck as water poured across the stokehold plates. Everybody gathered on the bridge, and while the boats were being manned rockets were fired and flares burned. Within half an hour the coastguards had landed twelve men and a dog by breeches-buoy, the rest of the crew pulling ashore in the port lifeboat. Captain Sherwood, chief officer Thomas and Mr Brand stayed on board until 4 a.m, but there was nothing they could do to save their ships. Daylight found the Busby listing slightly to starboard, firmly held from bows to bridge and already half flooded. The Liverpool Salvage Association began work, pinning their hopes on the spring tides and continuing calm weather. To speed up the work, large square ports were cut in the sides, through which a score of local men shovelled the coal cargo overboard. Patching, pumping and shovelling continued unceasingly until, at noon on July 16th, two Falmouth tugs and a Liverpool salvage steamer reflected the Busby on the flood tide. But the salvors had not chosen their weather for such a delicate operation. A fresh north-westerly gale sent heavy seas tumbling over the Busby's low-lying decks, hurling many of the forty salvage men into the scuppers and leaving those down in the holds stunned or breathless as water cascaded through the temporary coal ports. The Busby, already drawing twenty feet, began to settle, fast, and as a salvage hands frantically got two diver out of their cumbersome suits the tugs ranged alongside. The last men to jump clear were John Nicholls and George Chirgwin, who had been at the helm, and Harry Nicholls and John Tucker, pumping hands, all of who came from Penzance. Gradually the steamers poop deck rose higher unit, with a rush of air, oil, and debris, the Busby foundered in twenty fathoms leaving only her masthead visible midway between the headland and the Three Stone Oar. This final disaster came only four dats after Captain Sherwood had been found guilty of the Board of Trade inquiry at Falmouth of not having navigated the Busby with due care and in a proper and seamanlike manner. His previous record was unblemished, the Busby being the third new steamer he had commanded for Ropners, so his certificate was suspended for only six months. The Busby lay beyond salvage, and on December 6th 1894 divers recovering valuable gear from her reported her to be in three pieces and slowly settling into the sandy bottom. Description from Clive Carter, Cornish Shipwrecks: The South Coast (London: Penn Books Ltd, 1970), p31-32. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Malcolm Waters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-07-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2508 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pendeen 1891-1910 Seafaring and shipping Wrecks https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20294/lamornabirch.325.tif e07b66db18a0fcf3c83152ce1942ed96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cliffs at lands End Description An account of the resource Cliffs at Lands End Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.325 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lands End Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paul Bros Penzance https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20293/M.2506.tif b19f36674201de555b9236819f3ab5ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Busby, wrecked at Pendeen on June 23nd 1894. Description An account of the resource The 2,070-ton Busby was launched in February 1894 at Stockton as a steel screw schooner-rigged steamer for the general Indian trade of Ropner & Co of West Hartlepool. She had made only one Indian voyage when she sailed from Newport on the evening of June 22nd 1894, bound for Bombay, though loaded with 600 tons of coal as an intermediary cargo for Civitavecchia. At 7:30 next evening, off Trevose Head, Captain Sherwood altered course to pass five miles off the Longship rocks, and ordered the patent log to be steamed. Two hours later Godrevy light was sighted three points off the starboard bow. It was fairly clear to seaward, but the sky was heavily overcast, and second officer Brand was unable to get a routine fix on the light because of a sudden bank of thick drizzle. Course was altered again as the Busby passed St Ives, but not until 10 p.m, when visibility was really poor, was speed reduced from nine to four knots, and then to slow ahead. At 11 p.m, Alfred Bowell, the bow lookout, saw a brief flash of light ahead as the weather suddenly improved. Captain Sherwood, believing they were nearing the Longships, ordered full speed, and warned Mr Brand to ready to take soundings. But even as he went aft to get the deep-sea lead, breakers were sighted off the port bow; the Busby was already well inside the Three Stone Oar. Captain Sherwood rang down for 'stop engines', the 'full astern', but with a low grating rumble the steamers port bilges ran over the rocks. Chief engineer Thompson blew off all steam and led the 'black gang' on deck as water poured across the stokehold plates. Everybody gathered on the bridge, and while the boats were being manned rockets were fired and flares burned. Within half an hour the coastguards had landed twelve men and a dog by breeches-buoy, the rest of the crew pulling ashore in the port lifeboat. Captain Sherwood, chief officer Thomas and Mr Brand stayed on board until 4 a.m, but there was nothing they could do to save their ships. Daylight found the Busby listing slightly to starboard, firmly held from bows to bridge and already half flooded. The Liverpool Salvage Association began work, pinning their hopes on the spring tides and continuing calm weather. To speed up the work, large square ports were cut in the sides, through which a score of local men shovelled the coal cargo overboard. Patching, pumping and shovelling continued unceasingly until, at noon on July 16th, two Falmouth tugs and a Liverpool salvage steamer reflected the Busby on the flood tide. But the salvors had not chosen their weather for such a delicate operation. A fresh north-westerly gale sent heavy seas tumbling over the Busby's low-lying decks, hurling many of the forty salvage men into the scuppers and leaving those down in the holds stunned or breathless as water cascaded through the temporary coal ports. The Busby, already drawing twenty feet, began to settle, fast, and as a salvage hands frantically got two diver out of their cumbersome suits the tugs ranged alongside. The last men to jump clear were John Nicholls and George Chirgwin, who had been at the helm, and Harry Nicholls and John Tucker, pumping hands, all of who came from Penzance. Gradually the steamers poop deck rose higher unit, with a rush of air, oil, and debris, the Busby foundered in twenty fathoms leaving only her masthead visible midway between the headland and the Three Stone Oar. This final disaster came only four dats after Captain Sherwood had been found guilty of the Board of Trade inquiry at Falmouth of not having navigated the Busby with due care and in a proper and seamanlike manner. His previous record was unblemished, the Busby being the third new steamer he had commanded for Ropners, so his certificate was suspended for only six months. The Busby lay beyond salvage, and on December 6th 1894 divers recovering valuable gear from her reported her to be in three pieces and slowly settling into the sandy bottom. Description from Clive Carter, Cornish Shipwrecks: The South Coast (London: Penn Books Ltd, 1970), p31-32. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2506 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pendeen Subject The topic of the resource Shipwreck 1891-1910 Seafaring and shipping Wrecks https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20292/M.2507.tif c5262cf1e448e52a7bb56f1486a1a0c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexander Yeats, wrecked at Gurnard's Head, September 25th 1896 Shipwreck Description An account of the resource The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons. Towards the end of her career she was bought by Liverpool shipowner G. Windon, who cut her down to a barque. On September 17th 1896, laden with deals and pitchpine from Sable, Savannah, she received orders from a pilot-boat off Port Lynas to discharge at Devonport dockyard. Three days later she broke away from the tug Gamecock in a gale in SSW gale suddenly increased again, driving the Alexander Yeats back to the northward of Godrevy. The storm eased towards dawn, but the deck cargo had now shifted and the ship had developed a bad list to port. Throughout the day Portreath coastguards kept a vigilant watch on her attempts to wear off the land, and at dusk, as she wallowed past under small sail, they alerted Hayle lifeboat. But both she and the St. Ives lifeboat failed to reach the crippled ship, which, just before midnight, struck heavily in high seas under Gurnard's Head. Nineteen sailors, Irish, British, and Swedish were landed by breeches-buoy though not before a near-disaster when the landward anchor of the hawser came adrift. Apart from a broken forestopmast, the Alexander Yeats was not badly damaged, and by January 1897 a squad of traction engines, the first seen in the district, were hauling her pitchpine cargo to Penzance. Description from Richard Larn and Clive Carter, Cornish Shipwrecks: The North Coast (London: Penn Books Ltd, 1970),p. 38. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Malcolm Waters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-9-14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2507 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gurnard's Head Subject The topic of the resource Shipwreck 1891-1900 Seafaring and shipping Wrecks https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20291/M.2505.tif 10f6eeb896baf2e57d4b5062aba9b4a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexander Yeats, Wrecked at Gurnard's Head, September 25th 1896. Description An account of the resource The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons. Towards the end of her career she was bought by Liverpool shipowner G. Windon, who cut her down to a barque. On September 17th 1896, laden with deals and pitchpine from Sable, Savannah, she received orders from a pilot-boat off Port Lynas to discharge at Devonport dockyard. Three days later she broke away from the tug Gamecock in a gale in SSW gale suddenly increased again, driving the Alexander Yeats back to the northward of Godrevy. The storm eased towards dawn, but the deck cargo had now shifted and the ship had developed a bad list to port. Throughout the day Portreath coastguards kept a vigilant watch on her attempts to wear off the land, and at dusk, as she wallowed past under small sail, they alerted Hayle lifeboat. But both she and the St. Ives lifeboat failed to reach the crippled ship, which, just before midnight, struck heavily in high seas under Gurnard's Head. Nineteen sailors, Irish, British, and Swedish were landed by breeches-buoy though not before a near-disaster when the landward anchor of the hawser came adrift. Apart from a broken forestopmast, the Alexander Yeats was not badly damaged, and by January 1897 a squad of traction engines, the first seen in the district, were hauling her pitchpine cargo to Penzance. Description from Richard Larn and Clive Carter, Cornish Shipwrecks: The North Coast (London: Penn Books Ltd, 1970),p. 38. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Malcolm Waters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-09-14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2505 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gurnard's Head 1891-1900 Seafaring and shipping Wrecks https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20290/lamornabirch.324.tif 5f53850c1202f634afcdb2bd73237546 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Features Bell Leader, Birch, Benj Leader and Henry Tippett (of Boleigh Farm) Description An account of the resource Features Bell Leader, Birch, Benj Leader and Henry Tippett (of Boleigh Farm) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1911 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.324 https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Lamorna_Birch_Family_Photos/20289/lamornabirch.323.tif 66b1f8055fadbf4fbbb2d473e4412710 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lamorna Birch Family Photos Description An account of the resource A small collection of photos from the family of Samuel John 'Lamorna' Birch. 1869-1955, the founder of the colony of artists and writers who lived and worked in and around the Lamorna Valley near Penzance, Cornwall. He was born near Liverpool in 1869 and adopted the additional name of Lamorna after 1896. He was married to Houghton Emily Vivian and they had two daughters, Elizabeth Lamorna (known as Mornie) and Joan Houghton. The collection shows Lamorna with well known public figures; of himself at work; and many of his wife and children. Included are snapshots of many of his friends at social events. An excellent biography of him was written by Austin Wormleighton , 'A Painter Laureate, Lamorna Birch and his cicle'. Published by Sanson & Company. 1995. These photographs were donated by Judith Kerr, widow of Adam, grandson of Lamorna Birch. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lingering Snows Description An account of the resource Lingering Snows Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lamornabirch.323 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lamorna Birch https://photoarchive.morrablibrary.org.uk/files/original/Miscellaneous_Photos/20288/M.2504.tif 29a702461f1cfa0d25e8cb62df2bbfb6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Photos Description An account of the resource Photographs which have come from multiple sources. They include a huge variety of photos of subjects which appear elsewhere. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Ives Lifeboat 'John and Sarah Eliza Stych Description An account of the resource In the early hours of 23 January 1939 there was a Force 10 storm blowing with gusts of wind at 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). A large steamship was reported to be in trouble off Cape Cornwall but the Sennen Cove lifeboat could not be launched due to the low state of the tide. At 3:00 AM the John and Sarah Eliza Stych was launched into the dark.[5] Along with Cocking were seven more men: John Cocking (his son), Matthew Barber, William Barber and John Thomas who had all been in the Caroline Parsons wreck, along with Edgar Bassett, Richard Stevens, and William Freeman.[4] The boat rounded The Island where it met the full force of the storm as it headed westwards. Off Clodgy Point it capsized but did what it was designed to do and righted itself. Five of the crew were in the sea; only Freeman made it back into the boat. The engine was restarted but the propeller was fouled and they drifted back towards The Island where they dropped anchor but the rope parted and it capsized and righted a second time; only three survived this time. The boat now drifted north-eastwards across St Ives Bay towards Godrevy Point where it capsized for a third time. When it righted only Freeman was left. He scrambled ashore when the boat was smashed on the rocks.[5] All eight crew members were awarded bronze medals.[6] Since then two more Tommy Cockings, the drowned coxswain's son and grandson, have served as coxswain on the St Ives Lifeboat.[7] Source Wikipedia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richards Brothers, Penzance Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Malcolm Waters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Morrab Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-1-23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Morrab Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Print Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.2504 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Godrevy Seafaring and shipping Wrecks