Maritime record MHG14851 - Duchess: Portmahomack Harbour

NH98SW 8000 9091 8465
N 57 50.3 W 3 50.25

Formerly NH98SW 8571

Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB

Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steel ketch DUCHESS went aground 14 November 1923. She dragged her anchor on 15 November 1923 and floated off, but sunk 16 November 1923 in deep water. She was en route from Banff to Mickleferry.

Surveying Details
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26 November 1923. A position of 57 50 00N, 003 50 00W or bearing 274 degrees and 634 metres from Portmahomack Pier was given.
Report by Board f Trade.

28 February 1924. The circumstances regarding further salvage operations will have to be reconsidered.
Source; Lloyd's List.

20 March 1924. Salvage operations have been abandoned, as the wreck has broken up in gale.
Report by Board of Trade.

20 March 1924. The wreck has been dispersed and buoy withdrawn.

1924 The mast of wreck attached to the bottom by rigging is reported to be showing 0.6 metres above the water NW by N and 1.25 miles from Portmahomack.
Report by Northern Lighthouse Board.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.