Maritime record MHG24143 - Fornebo: Cape Wrath, Atlantic
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1469 8236 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC18SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Full Description
NC18SW 8001 1469 8236
N 58 41.37 W 5 11.86
Quality of fix = D
Evidence = Estimated
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship FORNEBO was torpedoed by submarine.
Surveying Details
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22 March 1919. A position of 58 41 30W, 005 10 00W is given.
7 December 1976. A cargo vessel in 2 pieces is reported with a height of 10.6 metres at decca position red b 8.70 green 37.19a purple d 65.35. The conversion gives 58 41 22.7N. 005 11 51.9W.
Report by Risdon Beazley, 27 October 1976. The site was surveyed in 1956-57.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
