Primrose

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:47

1920 – The Primrose was a sailing vessel, a former Cardiff pilot skiff, en route for Ireland but driven ashore at Oxwich Point.   Would-be rescuers were appalled when the lone sailor, preparing to abandon ship, was killed by the falling mast.   His body was recovered and is buried at Oxwich.   (Ref.066)

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