As Cornwall awoke to 2014 the storm force winds and huge seas made for some spectacular viewing along the coast.
These pictures of a wave battered Porthleven were taken by Andy Letts.
Pictures: Andy Letts.
The pictures below were taken by Bob Sharples
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