EAW005979 ENGLAND (1947). HMS Warspite aground off Prussia Cove, Prussia Cove, 1947
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| Title | [EAW005979] HMS Warspite aground off Prussia Cove, Prussia Cove, 1947 |
| Reference | EAW005979 |
| Date | 18-May-1947 |
| Link | |
| Place name | PRUSSIA COVE |
| Parish | ST. HILARY |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 155650, 27684 |
| Longitude / Latitude | -5.4171691825972, 50.098273366895 |
| National Grid Reference | SW557277 |
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 The lack of gun barrels must mean this once proud ship is bound for the breaker's yard. |
 John Wass |
Monday 1st of September 2014 11:31:06 AM |
Indeed she was on her way to Faslane for breaking up when she ran aground here in April 1947. She was not refloated until 1950 after which she was slowly broken up near Penzance. |
mannidaze |
Friday 12th of September 2014 05:05:28 PM |
| The Lookout |
dave43 |
Thursday 30th of January 2014 07:41:39 PM |
| Cudden Point |
dave43 |
Thursday 30th of January 2014 07:41:02 PM |