The Gwineas, Rock formation near Gorran Haven, Cornwall, England
The Gwineas consists of fifteen rocks rising from the English Channel, forming a natural barrier along the southern Cornish coastline.
Multiple ships met their fate at The Gwineas, including the SS Ardangorm in 1940 and the Russian barque Pallas in 1895.
Local fishermen named these rocks 'Gull Rock', deriving from Cornish words meaning white island, reflecting the marine birds inhabiting the area.
A bell buoy marked 'Gwineas' signals the location of the Yaw, an eastern cardinal marker flashing in groups of three for maritime safety.
The formation hosts colonies of seals, dolphins, gannets, and cormorants, making it an important marine life observation point in Cornwall.
Location: Cornwall
GPS coordinates: 50.25000,-4.76667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:23
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