British destroyer Recruit
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Identifier
CTR_3_268
Description
The destroyer HMS Recruit ran aground in 1902 after striking rocks near Botallack. To attract attention, her main gun was fired. Towed by tugs Triton and Victor, she reached Holmans dry dock at Penzance for emergency repairs.
Date
27th May 1902
Rights
Cornwall Council
Coverage
Penzance
Type
Still Image
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