The Lizard RNLI volunteers host families remembering the lossof the coaster Ardg

Posted on Friday, August 01 @ 07:24:34 EDT by editors Event: Interview opportunity before the commemorative gathering to mark the loss of the coaster Ardgarry off The Lizard in 1962. Venue: The Lizard RNLI lifeboat station at Kilcobben Cove Date/time: 2pm on Friday 8 August 2008 The Lizard RNLI volunteers host families remembering the loss of the coaster Ardgarry It was at 8.14pm on the 29 December 1962 when the coastguard told the local RNLI that the motor vessel Hollandia had reported a ship in distress three miles southwest of The Lizard. The wind was east north easterly, force 9 to 11 with a very rough sea. Later reports said the 600-ton ship had appeared to have capsized. The ship was the Ardgarry, a coaster carrying a cargo of coal that had left Swansea and was making its way to Rouen in France. All twelve men lost... [read full story]