SS.VOLNAY

HITTING A MINE AT O.45hrs ON THE 14th OF DECEMBER 1917, THE SS.VOLNAY WITH THE AID OF TUGS TRIED TO BEACH AT PORTHALLOW. BUT THE 117m 4610 ton SHIP SANK IN 22m OF WATER, HER CARGO CONSISTED OF LUXURY GOODS AND SHRAPNEL ARTILLERY ROUNDS. HEAVILY SALVAGED AT THE TIME AND LATER ON, LOOK OUT FOR BRASS SHELL FUSES/CASES, LEAD SHRAPNEL BALLS AND CORDITE (LOOKS LIKE BROOM BRISTLES) TREAT WITH CAUTION. A VERY POPULAR IF MUDDY DIVE WITH LITTLE CURRENT, A GOOD CHOICE FOR LESS EXPERIENCED DIVERS BUT KEEP OFF THE BOTTOM TO AVOID STIRRING UP MUD. NEAREST LAUNCH SITES IN ORDER PORTHKERRIS, PORTHOUSTOCK, KENNACK SANDS AND FALMOUTH.