2007

SM7823 : Shipwreck near Porth y Rhaw

taken 16 years ago, near to Solva, Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, Wales

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Shipwreck near Porth y Rhaw in this square
Shipwreck near Porth y Rhaw
Shipwreck near Porth y Rhaw
On 18th October 1981, three tugs ran aground on this rocky beach. The Greek tugs (former Mersey tugs) were VERNICOS ALEXIA, which was towing VERNICOS GEORGIOS and VERNICOS BARBARA IV. After experiencing engine problems, VERNICOS ALEXIA fouled the towline and all three were swept ashore when its anchors failed to hold. The remains of one of the tugs can be seen in this photo.

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Category: Shipwreck
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Remains [3] · Shipwreck Near Porth y Rhaw [3] · Tow of VERNICOS Alexia [3] · Rocky Beach [2] Other Photos: · Ship aground Title Clusters: · Shipwreck near Porth y Rhaw [2] ·
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SM7823, 23 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Lucas   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 23 November, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 27 November, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SM 788 238 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:52.1766N 5:12.8700W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SM 789 239
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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