Shipwreck

1934 , Southwold (Suffolk)

Cat no. 156

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'Evala' shipwrecked at Southwold beach.

The film shows the Lowestoft fishing smack, 'Evala', beached at Southwold.There are men aboard the 'Evala', seemingly attending to the rigging. The tide is coming in and the sea appears rough. Crowds are gathering on the beach to watch. Some have brought their dogs. Also on the beach are a couple of fishermen, sorting through their catch as though nothing had happened.

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The 'Evala' beached at Southwold.

Keywords

Evala; Lowestoft fishing smack; Southwold

Intertitles

Victim of Fog. The Evala Ashore. Crew rescued by Southwold Lifeboat.

Background Information

The Lowestoft fishing smack, 'Evala' was beached at Southwold in thick fog on 9th January, 1934. The crew were rescued by the Southwold Lifeboat, Mary Scott. The 'Evala' was eventually refloated

Maker : The Cinema, Southwold
Camera : James Blyth

The RNLI, Southwold

Manifestations

Shipwreck

Locations: Southwold (Suffolk)
Description Type: monographic
Subject: Evala (fishing smack)

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