S.S. Priestfield ran aground south of Morte Point on May 8th 1912
S.S.Priestfield of Newcastle steamer travelling form Antwerp to Barry in Wales for orders. Stuck on Slipper Rock (south of Morte Point).
She was refloated by two Steam Tugs from Cardiff.
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