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Wave

HMS Wave, an Algerine Class Minesweeper, built by Lobnitz and Co, Renfrew in 1944, she was broken up in 1962

On 30 September 1952 she dragged her anchor and went aground between St Ives Harbour and Porthminster beach in a 60 mph gale. All the crew were saved by breeches buoy. She was refloated and towed to Devonport.

For pictures of her aground on the beach see

www.flickr.com/photos/alimarante/4541153547

www.flickr.com/photos/alimarante/4541810680

www.flickr.com/photos/alimarante/4541796128

www.flickr.com/photos/alimarante/4541784236

 

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Uploaded on December 19, 2012