Raymond Mills, 74, was on a day out at Brancaster beach in Norfolk and had carefully planned his trip out to the SS Vina, but got into difficulties with strong currents near the ship.
Raymond Mills, 74, was on a day out at Brancaster beach in Norfolk and had carefully planned his trip out to the SS Vina.
Holidaymaker dies trying to reach shipwreck with his granddaughter A holidaymaker died after getting caught out by the tide when he walked out to explore a shipwreck with his grandchild, an inquest has heard.
He got into difficulties in the strong currents near the vessel - a notorious area known as Wreck Sands - and disappeared beneath the water.His granddaughter was able to get back to safety and a search operation was launched.]
Mr Mills’ family told the inquest into his death, held this week at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, that there should be additional safety measures at the beach, which is owned by the National Trust.
