"MARGA" aground off Rhos-on-Sea

22nd March 2009

A closer look at the vessel at 0755hrs 842x585 .jpg 2009-03-22 00:00:00	MARGA at 1500hrs. Note the spectators on the right 874x587 .jpg 2009-03-22 00:00:00	MARGA photographed at 1445hrs with the tide in but was unable to free herself. 873x576 .jpg 2009-03-22 00:00:00	MARGA photographed high and dry at 0750hrs. 797x547 .jpg 2009-03-22 00:00:00

On a rough night off Colwyn Bay on the 29th September 1991 a coaster ran aground and ended up on the sea front of nearby Rhos-on-Sea. The Cortes registered coaster "MARGA" (ex-Margit) was on a voyage from Belfast to Llanddulas to load stone. The vessel broke its moorings while anchored 2 miles out and ended up on the beach damaging a slipway. Marga was stuck for a further 2 days until enough high water and assistance with tugs. She suffered damage to her astern end and ended up in a dry dock at Birkenhead for inspection. During that time of the year it was also an added attraction for tourist.