Overbecks Hope Cove 11 miles 23rd March 2011
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Wednesday 10th July 2019, Todays walk on this stretch of coastline, included some of the most spectacular in Devon. Seven of us undertook the route starting at Overbecks (The National Trust House); in near perfect weather conditions.
On the return to Overbecks, we pass by Sharps Point, with its direction compass and 'Trig Point’. Close by; there is an inscribed commemoration stone dedicated to the 13 Life Boat crewmen lost in a 'pitch pole’ capsize in 1916, on the Salcombe Bar, during a severe gale, whilst returning from an abortive rescue of a stricken Schooner at nearby Langstone Point (near Prawle Point). Unfortunately after their launch, they were unaware that the crew of the Schooner, had already been rescued by breeches buoy, from the shore.
Its interesting to note that the lifeboat was crewed by 15 men, to handle the 12 oars; sails and steerage gear(see photo). Thirteen men were drowned and two managed to get to the shore and were rescued. Theres quite a lot of info on the internet, including a 20 min video.
The Life-boat Station, in the early 1900’s was in South Sands and the building still stands to this day.
Total Distance of the route marked on the attached map 11.0 miles. Total ascent/descent 1950 ft. ……….Mike
On the return to Overbecks, we pass by Sharps Point, with its direction compass and 'Trig Point’. Close by; there is an inscribed commemoration stone dedicated to the 13 Life Boat crewmen lost in a 'pitch pole’ capsize in 1916, on the Salcombe Bar, during a severe gale, whilst returning from an abortive rescue of a stricken Schooner at nearby Langstone Point (near Prawle Point). Unfortunately after their launch, they were unaware that the crew of the Schooner, had already been rescued by breeches buoy, from the shore.
Its interesting to note that the lifeboat was crewed by 15 men, to handle the 12 oars; sails and steerage gear(see photo). Thirteen men were drowned and two managed to get to the shore and were rescued. Theres quite a lot of info on the internet, including a 20 min video.
The Life-boat Station, in the early 1900’s was in South Sands and the building still stands to this day.
Total Distance of the route marked on the attached map 11.0 miles. Total ascent/descent 1950 ft. ……….Mike
Overbecks walk, 21st March 2012 by George
Hope Cove walk, 16th September 2009 by Alan.