Steamship Cintra, Porthminster, 1893

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Identifier

CTR_1_43

Description

Steamship Cintra The steamer Cintra of Liverpool was carrying coal from Newport to Dartmouth when a gale wrecked her on Porthminster beach. 4 other vessels were wrecked on 17 November 1893 known as the 'Cintra gale'. 6 of her crew perished; 5 others struggled to the beach and survived after being helped ashore by rescuers.

Date

18th November 1893

Rights

Cornwall Council

Coverage

St Ives

Type

Still Image


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Collection

Clive Carter Collection




Citation
“Steamship Cintra, Porthminster, 1893,” cornishmemory.com, accessed December 27, 2024, https://www.cornishmemory.com/item/CTR_1_43.
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