Cristina Rueda's anchor

In February 1925, the Spanish cargo ship Cristina Rueda left Paimboeuf despite storm warnings, hoping to arrive in time for Carnival.
During the crossing, she was blown off course and, on the night of 23 to 24 February, a storm ripped off the rudder, grounding the ship near the Ile de Ré. Two whaleboats were launched, but one was swept away by a wave, and the second allowed only one sailor to reach the beach. The partially naked sailor was helped by a local woman, who understood the...