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Belt of Beaumaris, beached at Mother Iveys Bay, Trevose Head, St Merryn, Cornwall. Probably 1906
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Belt of Beaumaris, beached at Mother Iveys Bay, Trevose Head, St Merryn, Cornwall. Probably 1906
The ketch Belt of Beaumaris beached at Mother Iveys Bay. Leaving St Agnes carrying nitrocake, she hit the pier, started to take in water, was deliberately run ashore at Mother Iveys Bay and wrecked here on 21st April 1906. It is thought that this photograph is probably of the wreck. Looking closely at the ship, it can be seen that the hatch covers have gone and there is no sign of the sails. This could point to the fact that, between the tides, she was able to be accessed to remove equipment etc. The Belt of Beaumaris (ON 939), 68 tons, was built in New Brunswick in 1847. Her master was Foulkes. Merope Rocks can be seen in the background. Photographer: Alexander Old
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back to a dramatic moment in maritime history. The image showcases the tragic fate of the Belt of Beaumaris, a ketch ship that met its demise on April 21st, 1906. Stranded at Mother Iveys Bay in Trevose Head, Cornwall, this once majestic vessel now rests helplessly on the sandy shore. Examining the photograph closely reveals telling details about the ship's condition. The absence of hatch covers and sails suggests that salvagers had already accessed it during low tide to remove valuable equipment before nature claimed its final victory. In the background, Merope Rocks stand as silent witnesses to this unfortunate event. Built in New Brunswick in 1847 and weighing 68 tons, the Belt of Beaumaris was under Captain Foulkes' command when disaster struck. It is believed that she hit a pier while leaving St Agnes carrying nitrocake cargo, causing her hull to take on water rapidly. With no other choice left but to save what they could and prevent further damage or loss of life, her crew deliberately ran her ashore at Mother Iveys Bay. This evocative snapshot transports us back over a century ago when coastal shipping played an integral role in connecting communities and economies across Europe's shores. Today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and our vulnerability against nature's unpredictable forces.
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