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Skopelos Sky shipwreck at Port Isaac, Cornwall. 15th December 1979
Filename: TRURI-2017-5-30.tiff
Size: 4288 x 6592 (85MB)
Date: 21st August 2017
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: together with the slipway helpers who were at times up to their necks in the sea getting the lifeboat back on her slipway. The winchman was presented with a Vellum Service Certificate. Source: RNLI, 2019.The Skopelos Sky was built in 1961 in Germany and was named Baltic Star until 1977. Photographer: Jonathan Barker .
Location Name: 50.59382, -4.829978
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Skopelos Sky shipwreck at Port Isaac, Cornwall. 15th December 1979
The wreck of the Greek Skopelos Sky cargo vessel which ran aground at Hells Mouth, Port Isaac in December 1979 during hurricane force winds. Rescue of the ships crew by Padstow Lifeboat proved impossible and all men aboard were rescued by helicopter. Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) records state: Silver Second-Service Clasp awarded to Coxswain Trevor England in recognition of his courage
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Skopelos Sky - A Tale of Courage and Peril in the Cornish Waters
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. This print captures a defining moment in maritime history - the shipwreck of the Greek cargo vessel, Skopelos Sky, at Port Isaac on a fateful day, 15th December 1979. As hurricane force winds battered the coast, this ill-fated vessel found itself at the mercy of treacherous cliffs and rocks. In a valiant attempt to rescue the crew aboard, Padstow Lifeboat braved these unforgiving waters. However, faced with insurmountable challenges, their efforts proved impossible. It was then that courage soared above all else as helicopters swooped in to save every single man from certain peril. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) records bear testament to this extraordinary event. Coxswain Trevor England's unwavering bravery earned him the prestigious Silver Second-Service Clasp for his exceptional display of courage amidst such harrowing circumstances. This photograph not only immortalizes an unforgettable shipwreck but also serves as a reminder of humanity's resilience when faced with nature's wrath. The jagged cliffs and formidable rocks stand as silent witnesses to both tragedy and triumph on Cornwall's rugged coastline. Displayed within the hallowed halls of Royal Cornwall Museum, this image transports viewers back to that tumultuous day when lives hung by a thread. It stands as an enduring tribute to those who risked everything in service of others and honors our
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