Lizard Point, Cornwall to discover more about the local rocks. The first sighting of the Spanish Armada on mainland Britain was off Lizard Point at 3 pm on 29 July 1588. This was one of the greatest invasion fleets in history and consisted of 120 ships armed with over 1,000 cannon and with 29,000 men on board. The Battle at the Lizard, a naval battle, took place off The Lizard on 21 October 1707. The bulk coaster carrier MV "Ardgarry" (1957) was lost in a heavy storm, in over 30 ft (9m) high waves, off Lizard Point on 29 December 1962. All 12
College of the Mainland media (including movie and still photography) and site-specific installations that are culturally significant and creatively express personal views. COM Vocal Arts offers two choirs open to community members. The COM Mainland Singers meet Monday evenings and Mainland Chorale practices Tuesday evenings. The COM choirs toured Ireland in 2014. The College of the Mainland Music Program is among the most respected community college music programs in Houston/Galveston area. More than 100 music students attend each year, participating in six varied ensembles and pursuing their goals in performance and music education. Many COM students have made appearances with community college all-state performing