Huge operation underway to save boats in Porthleven harbour after the gates protecting the inner harbour were destroyed.

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Boats are manhandled/towed out of the harbour after the harbour gates were destroyed during the latest storm sinking six boats. Huge operation underway to evacuate the harbour of boats before the next high tide, using tractor, cars, and manpower

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Size: 4928px × 3280px
Location: Porthleven, Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © Bob Sharples / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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