It would get them out of the water to await rescue. 100 years ago the Plymouth Breakwater was the scene of a catastrophic shipwreck as a vessel attempted to escape the rough seas by sailing into ...

Plymouth Breakwater can truly claim to have shaped the history and fortunes of the South West of England. The Breakwater is a striking man-made feature lying at the mouth of Plymouth Sound between ...

The ship spent two weeks in Plymouth harbour while his fate was decided. On his departure, the French emperor is said to have called the breakwater “a grand thing”, before sailing off to exile ...

More than 200 people have taken part in a 2.2-mile (4km) sea swim from Plymouth breakwater for charity. The swimmers - including triathletes, experienced swimmers and novices - took part in the ...

When you have an ambition like that, it's nice to have a good reason.'' The fleet is scheduled to leave Plymouth breakwater on Monday. The race will end in Brooklyn, where The Transat first ...

The fleet is scheduled to leave Plymouth breakwater on Monday. The race will end in Brooklyn, where The Transat first finished 56 years ago. Competitors will face towering waves, fog, ferocious ...