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Wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. 29th January 1902
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Wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. 29th January 1902
On 28th January 1902 the crew of the Hayle lifeboat E.F. Harrison rescued eleven men and a pilot from the grounded 195 ton screw steamer Fleswick which, inward bound to Hayle with coal from Neath, lay with decks awash off the Black Cliffs. The Fleswick, built by the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company was launched at Troon, Scotland, in 1900 and registered in Whitehaven. Later she survived a near wreck off the Lizard. The old battery guns of Hayle can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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This print captures the haunting scene of the wrecked SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary in Cornwall on January 29th, 1902. The powerful image tells a tale of bravery and survival as just a day prior, on January 28th, the crew of the Hayle lifeboat E. F. Harrison embarked on a daring rescue mission. They successfully saved eleven men and a pilot from the stranded vessel. The Fleswick, a sturdy screw steamer weighing 195 tons, had been en route to Hayle with coal from Neath when it found itself grounded near the Black Cliffs. With its decks awash and in imminent danger, this ship faced an uncertain fate until these courageous individuals intervened. Built by Scotland's Ailsa Shipbuilding Company in 1900 and registered in Whitehaven, this was not the first time that fate had tested the resilience of SS Fleswick. It had narrowly escaped another potential disaster off the treacherous Lizard coast. In this evocative photograph taken by John Charles Burrow, one can also spot old battery guns belonging to Hayle prominently displayed in the foreground. These remnants serve as reminders of Cornwall's rich maritime history. This poignant image is not only a testament to human determination but also highlights the vital role played by organizations like RNLI (Royal National Institution) in saving lives at sea. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who risked everything for others'
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