Maritime record MHG23280 - John Randolph (Fore Part): Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6901 6273 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
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| Map sheet | NC66SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NC66SE 8001 6880 6274
N 58 32 W 4 15
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = UND
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The Liberty Ship JOHN RANDOLPH was mined and sunk in an allied minefield at the eastern entrance to the Denmark Strait, whilst en-route from north Russia to Reyjkavik. The fore part was later salved but broke its tow whilst en-route to the Firth of Forth for scrapping and it went ashore at Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland.
Source; The Liberty Ships.
Surveying Details
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24 July 1987. The position given is for filing only - 58 32 00N, 004 15 00W.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG18036 Image/Photograph(s): John Randolph (Fore Part): Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18037 Image/Photograph(s): John Randolph (Fore Part): Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18083 Image/Photograph(s): John Randolph (Fore Part): Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2016 10:32AM
