The 5,077-ton tanker, Ponus, which was laden with crude oil, went ashore on November 3rd 1916. She caught fire during the wreck and was alight for almost three days.
At the time, a number of so-called tankers were either converted cargo ships/…
An overall view, of interest is the winding Capstan for hauling the fishing boats up onto the shore.
With a hand written message in pencil to the reverse of the card
A romantic Moonlight scene of Mount's Bay Luggers off Penzance with St. Michael's Mount in the background.
With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the card to a recipient in Redruth