What is recorded here
Herzogin Cecilie was a German barque, wrecked in 1876 near Start Point, Devon, after striking rocks during a storm. The vessel was carrying a cargo of iron ore, and while no lives were lost, the wreck became a notable local maritime incident and a source of salvage activity.
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