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The lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) attempted to rescue the crew of the SS Wilton but was grounded at Godrevy Point. There was only one survivor, William Freeman of the lifeboat. Altogether 36 lives were lost.
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In 1939, the John and Sarah Eliza Stych lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) launched with an 8-man crew, in a violent gale, to the aid of an unknown vessel (the SS Wilton). During the storm the lifeboat capsized and self-righted three times,…

Tree men inspecting the wreckage

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven.
Close view of the wreck beached at low tide with onlookers.

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven

Schooner driven ashore in heavy gales near the clock tower in Porthleven

See also STRT 28PG 146

Five men digging in very deep hole

Four men digging

by The Queens Hotel

Part of a lager print of the visit. The whole photograph can be seen in the Royal Collection.