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1824 | It is related that very great alarm was occasioned at St. Ives on the first appearance of a steamer on the coast

October 15, 1824. — Arrived a steam vessel, which went for Hayle.*


* It is related that very great alarm was occasioned at St. Ives on
the first appearance of a steamer on the coast. It was thought to
be a vessel on fire, and boats were manned to go out to her
assistance ; but on her coming nearer she was discovered to be a
steam vessel, which went into Hayle.