Bronze plaque № 9971
La Corbiere, Jersey
During the morning of Monday April 17th 1995 whilst on passage from Jersey to Sark, the French catermaran "Saint-Malo" struck a rock known as Le Frouquie 900 metres north of La Corbiere Lighthouse. Visability was good at the time, but with a Spring tide ebbing to the westand a westerly Force 5 wind,
the sea conditions near Corbiere were moderate to rough. Emergency services reponded promptly and nearby ships gave assistance. All 307 passengers and crew were saved from the partially submerged ves
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