Morgawr
Also known as: Sea Giant, Cornish Sea Serpent
A humped sea serpent has been spotted off the coast of Cornwall since the 1900s, sometimes close enough to shore that beachgoers scatter.
1906
Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, England
Up to 40 feet long
Passive, avoids boats
Sporadic sightings continue
The Lore
Morgawr, meaning 'sea giant' in Cornish, is a long-necked sea creature reported in Falmouth Bay and along the southern Cornwall coast. Descriptions typically include a dark humped body, a long neck, and a small head. The most famous sighting came in 1976 when a woman known only as 'Mary F' sent two photographs to the Falmouth Packet newspaper. Fishing trawlers and coastal walkers have continued to report encounters.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Mary F (anonymous photographer)
- Tony 'Doc' Shiels
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