EAW005979 ENGLAND (1947). HMS Warspite aground off Prussia Cove, Prussia Cove, 1947

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Manylion

Pennawd [EAW005979] HMS Warspite aground off Prussia Cove, Prussia Cove, 1947
Cyfeirnod EAW005979
Dyddiad 18-May-1947
Dolen
Enw lle PRUSSIA COVE
Plwyf ST. HILARY
Ardal
Gwlad ENGLAND
Dwyreiniad / Gogleddiad 155650, 27684
Hydred / Lledred -5.4171691825972, 50.098273366895
Cyfeirnod Grid Cenedlaethol SW557277

Pinnau

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

dave43
Thursday 30th of January 2014 07:41:39 PM
Cudden Point

dave43
Thursday 30th of January 2014 07:41:02 PM