Maritime record MHG14775 - St. Nicholas: Proudfoot Rocks, Wick Harbour

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Grid reference Centred ND 3822 5082 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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ND35SE 8001 3822 5082
N 58 26.5 W 3 3.5

Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Buoyage =
General water depth = 20

Circumstances of Loss Details
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The iron hulled steamship ST NICHOLAS ran aground on Proudfoot Rocks whilst en-route from Scrabster to Wick. She slid off and sank in 20-22 metres of water the following day.
Source; Lloyds.

Surveying Details
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23 July 1970. The given position of 58 26 30N, 003 03 30W is approximate and is used for filing only.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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