Maritime record MHG23279 - Geysir: Dunnet Head, Pentland Firth
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1930 8086 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND18SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
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Full Description
ND18SE 8000 1931 8086
N 58 42.5 W 3 18
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 82
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steam trawler GEYSIR was stranded at Torness, Hoy island, on 19 November 1933. It was was refloated on 28 November 1933 by the salvage steamship BULLGER, but while under tow it suddenly capsized and sank. Report by Royal Naval Shore Signal Station, Dunnet Head, 29 November 1933.
Surveying Details
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7 December 1933. The wreck's position is approximately 3 miles NE of Dunnet Head. It is believed to be no danger to navigation. Report by Royal Naval Signal Station, Dunnet Head.
Note: the depth is about 87 metres.
21 January 1985. Nothing was found in this position.
Report by BUE Subsea.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
