Norwegian barque Sperenza, Cligga Head, Porthtowan.
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CTR_1_81
Description
Norwegian barque Spirenza The Sperenza, a barque, lost her masts and was abandoned by her crew off the north coast of Cornwall. She had been carrying coal from South Wales to Brazil. Her crew were picked up from their boat by a steamer and put ashore at Exmouth. Left derelict, she drifted ashore and was completely wrecked by Cligga Head near Porthtowan.
Date
23rd January 1899
Rights
Cornwall Council
Coverage
St Agnes
Type
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