Steamship Cintra, Porthminster, 1893
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Identifier
CTR_1_46
Description
Steamship Cintra The steamer Cintra of Liverpool, her name and home port visible on the wreckage, was carrying coal from Newport to Dartmouth when a gale wrecked her on Porthminster beach. 6 of her crew perished; 5 others struggled to the beach and survived after being helped ashore by rescuers. 4 other vessels were destroyed on 17 November 1893 known as the 'Cintra gale'.
Date
18th November 1893
Rights
Cornwall Council
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St Ives
Type
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