Cornwall - Misc.
Shipwreck - Barnet - Mounts Bay
Shipwreck of Longrock Penzance - Mounts Bay.
Wrecked on the 15th July 1950
The Barnet was part of a salvage team of vessels working to refloat 'HMS Warspite' at Prussia Cove.
She became holed when tied up to the wreck overnight.
On casting off, her engine room was found to be flooded and BARNET was allowed to drift ashore .
Ref: 2775
Date: 24/01/2016
Location: SW 4867 3100