Steamship Cintra, Porthminster, 1893
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Identifier
CTR_1_48
Description
Wreck of Cintra Sunken wreckage of the steamer Cintra of Liverpool, which 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
1970
Rights
Cornwall Council
Coverage
Carbis Bay
Type
Still Image
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