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Author: Audrey Aylmer

8 October 20248 October 2024

The Demise of the S S Belem

Categories Articles, History
The Demise of the S S Belem

 Cornwall’s coast is littered with maritime casualties and in this article Audrey Aylmer (Cares Enesow) of Bude Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society brings us its story of one of these, the Portuguese steamship Belem which was wrecked at Menachurch Point, Northcott Mouth, near Bude.       The SS Belem had been launched in 1890…Continue Reading “The Demise of the S S Belem” →

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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