OS grid reference SH693184 Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district LL40 Local time Sunday 9:18 AM Dialling code 01341 Welsh assembly Dwyfor Meirionnydd | Country Wales Post town DOLGELLAU Police North Wales Community Dolgellau Principal area Gwynedd | |
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Penmaenpool (Welsh: Pwll Penmaen) is a hamlet on the south side of estuary of the River Mawddach in Wales, near Dolgellau.
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Map of Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, UK
Points of interest
Gerard Manley Hopkins reputedly wrote the poem entitled Penmaen Pool in the visitor's book.
Ferry boat tragedy
Fifteen people, including four children, were drowned on July 22, 1966, when the Prince of Wales ferry hit the toll bridge. The ferry had been taking 39 people on a pleasure trip from Barmouth to the hotel in the village. The then hotel proprietor, John Antony Hall, with his chef, David Jones assisted by the barman, Bob Jones saved many lives on that day. Without their hard work and effort, many more people would have drowned that day. None was recognised for their bravery.
A Memorial was held by the signal box 50 years later in 2016.