Maritime record MHG24141 - Majorka (possibly): Cape Wrath, The Minch
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1229 6876 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
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| Map sheet | NC16NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
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Full Description
See also NC05NE0001 for an alternative location for the Majorka
JHooper, 18/9/2002
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NC16NW 8000 1229 6876
N 58 34 W 5 13.66
Quality of fix = PA
Evidence = Estimated
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 50
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The sailing vessel MAJORKA was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
Surveying Details
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18 August 1917. The wreck's position is given as 58 34N, 005 13 40W. One mast is showing 1.8 metres at low water. The vessel is also reported 8 mile SW of Cape Wrath, which plots to 58 28 00N, 005 17 00W.
13 August 1984. The wreck was not found.
Report by Land & Marine.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
