Steamship Cintra, Porthminster, 1893
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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
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Cornwall Council
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