Sofia

Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 16:16

1879 - The Sofia was a 148 ton brig in ballast.   Heading up the Bristol Channel on its voyage from Naples to Swansea a south-east gale blew up and it was driven on to the rocks at Longhole Gut.   The crew and the pilot struggled safely ashore. (Ref. 027)

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