Sailing boat memorial at Cwm yr Eglwys

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Sailing boat memorial at Cwm yr Eglwys

Image: © Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff Taken: 5 Sep 2006

This model of a typical 19th century coastal brig commemorates the many such vessels that were lost at sea together with their crews in the great storm of October 25th, 1859 (known as the Royal Charter storm) which also destroyed the 6thc. village church of St Brynach - its remaining belfry can be seen in the churchyard behind. The replica, made of metal, is the work of local blacksmith Eifion Thomas. For a full account of the Royal Charter storm see https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/wales/entries/d1d897e9-d2b2-3e31-82bd-16c023ce44d5 https://www.branchcollective.org/?ps_articles=krista-lysack-the-royal-charter-storm-25-26-october-1859

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