Английская Википедия:Heddon's Mouth
Heddon's Mouth[1] is a rocky cove on the coast of North Devon, England, about a mile down the River Heddon from the Hunter's Inn.[2] It is preserved for the nation by the National Trust.[3]
In previous times it was a popular venue for smugglers,[4] but is now a popular destination for Ramblers.[5] In 1885 a Mr E.D. Weedon was awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Bronze Medal for saving the life of Mr T. Groves at the locality.[6] In 1923 a pleasure steamer that had just left Ilfracombe broke its rudder and began to drift out to sea, but was towed to the cove and its 400 passengers safely decanted.[7]
The cove is so isolated that during World War II, a German U-Boat captain was able to allow his men ashore in search of fresh water supplies and relaxation without fear of detection.[8]
References
- ↑ At Ordnance Survey Grid reference SS 665 497
- ↑ Hotel web site Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ National trust catalogue Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ AA Illustrated Guide to Britain’s Coast(Basingstoke, Drive Publications,1984) p16
- ↑ Ramblers circular walk Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Aug 27, 1885; pg. 5; Issue 31536; col C REWARDS FOR SAVING LIFE
- ↑ The Times, Friday, Aug 24, 1923; pg. 5; Issue 43428; col D Mishap To Pleasure Steamer. 400 Passengers' Night On Board
- ↑ Britain's Best Quiet Beaches
