A model of the four-masted barque 'Olivebank', on display on the interior sill of a stone mullioned window with leaded panes in the Church of St Symphorian, Veryan

Date:
1950 - 1965
Location:
St Symphonian's Church, Veryan, Cornwall
Reference:
AA087123
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The model was 'presented to the church in 1936 by the Rev. E. C. Alston, vicar, in memory of the men who have lost their lives round these coasts'. 'Olivebank' was the largest of the 45 Bankline Sailing Fleet, her career lasting 47 years from 1893 onwards, until on 8th September 1939 she struck a mine off Jutland, and only seven of her crew were saved.

Content

This is part of the Series: GAY01/09 Counties; within the Collection: GAY01 John Gay Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Gay, John

Keywords

Exhibition