From above Navrax Point to North Cliffs.

Very beautiful place. I think it was Churchill who said English and Americans are two peoples separated by a common language. What do you mean by "sucked in shipping"?

I use that famous quote sometimes when I teach the many (but insignificant) differences between British English and American English to my students, Ron!
However you have got me stumped here!
What aspect of the verb 'to suck' isn't clear to you?
I can't see where there is any difference? If I had a glass of something to drink and a straw, I could demonstrate the meaning. There must be some connotation that is getting in the way of understanding here and, as a teacher of English, I would love to know what it might be!??

Andy.. that one I can supply !

Here.. you will hear the expression (or similar) "That sucked" or "That really sucked" or "That sucks" . Basically meaning "That was awful" / "That is awful/terrible downright annoying" etc

That makes it different in meaning

Thanks Pam. But this other meaning is also known in Britain (having crossed the Atlantic some decades ago). Are you telling me that the verb we Brits use, in it's more usual meaning (for us at any rate), is unknown in the US? If so, I can quite understand Ronald Losure's puzzlement! However, I would be surprised!

Andy.. I am very familiar with both examples.. but I also had to think hard at its use in your comment under the photo.

Its not a word I would have used in that context .. but all I can say is ai am familiar with both and most people are.

Hi Pam.
Thank you!
I have thought about it and realise that it might seem a tad obscure, but I like the metaphor and will keep it as it is. I could have said something like " ... so named because of the large amount of shipping that was wrecked on this small stretch of coast."
It's OK, but not as snappy!
Have a good day!
(sorry ... Sleep well!)

what a beautiful place and shot on a beautiful day

Thank you, Mario!

This is a glorious shot !

Beautiful coastline, but there must have been some awful shipwrecks in the past.

Hence the name!!!
Behind me is Godrevy lighthouse but although it helped, it often wasn't enough in the foulest weather.

Un endroit merveilleux !

Beautiful as always, Andy ! Have a nice Sunday !

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Interesting to know how these places got their names Andy. The locals back then certainly knew a thing or two. Superb shot.

Thank you Rosa.
Yes, and of course, wrecking was a major, if unsavoury, business!

Beautiful Andy! You live in a very nice surroundings!

Greetz, Christien.

Ha! Thank you Christien, but I live in Madrid and return here maybe one or two weeks a year only!

Chrissy,
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Many thanks!

Beautiful scenic shot!

Many thanks, William!

GORGEOUS seascape, Andy *** Happy Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Superbly captured Andy.

splendide panorama ! *******

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Good evening, Larry! Many thanks!

Nice heather colour and brilliant blue sea!

Thank you, Dave!

Terrific cornish landscape!!!

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Many thanks!

Gut gestaltetes Foto eine wunderschönen Küste!

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Many thanks, Ernest!

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Many thanks, micritter!

Many thanks, Angelika!

Thank you, Gudrun!

Thank you, Ramon!