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Prawle point has claimed many ships over the years due to its treacherous reefs. In December 1992 the ship Demetrios, formerly the Long Lin from China, was being towed by a tug from Dunkirk to a Mediterranean scrapyard. During big storms in the English Channel, the tow broke and the z drifted helplessly. The ship struck the rocks at Prawle Point on 18 December, breaking her back in a few hours. I’ve had this image in mind for several years, but it was only recently, during Storm Eunice, that I managed to capture the shot I envisaged. I wanted to capture the treacherous reefs and the stormy seas. I was also lucky to include part of the Demetrios which is visible within the frame.