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CORNWALL SHIPWRECK


CORNWALL SHIPWRECK
Stretches of Cornwall's coast are notorious for shipwrecks. The one shown in the picture is from 1888 with the ship in trouble being  French - Jeune Hortense - a lifeboat is going to it's rescue. Interesting that the lifeboat was brought to the rescue by a carriage pulled by horses. In the background you can see St.Michael's Mount.
#shipwreck   #cornwall   #lifeboat
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  1. Ann KennedyMay 29, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    It was very fortunate that the ship was that close to the shore. Those rescues are treacherous under any condition but imagine the time it would have taken to row out into the sea! Very interesting picture!

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  2. Mike PerryMay 29, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Ann Kennedy As I understand it there were only four crew on board the ship and the lifeboat rescued them.

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  3. Laurent TruilletMay 29, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Mike Perry Mount St-Michael in the distance ?

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  4. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)May 29, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Interesting as all get out. Thanks for this share!

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  5. Mike PerryMay 30, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Laurent TRUILLET Yes, this is the Cornish / English mount. There is a similar one in France.

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  6. Mike PerryMay 30, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Margaret Siemers I also thought there would have been more crew, but I guess not.

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  7. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)May 30, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Mike Perry Perhaps they were on shore leave?

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