Cresswell

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1881 – The Cresswell, a 464 ton barque bound in ballast from Liverpool to Cardiff, ran ashore in thick weather under Paviland cliff.   There was some confusion over the rescue – one man wouldn't fit into the breeches buoy because he had put on all three sets of his clothing to save them from the sea - but the crew were all brought ashore safely.   At the inquiry it was found that the Captain and mate had made a series of miscalculations:  the Captain's certificate was suspended for three months and the Mate's for six. (Ref. 024)

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