Maritime record MHG24291 - Aircraft Crash Site, Beatrice Field Oil Pipeline
Summary
Aircraft crash site of unknown date
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0197 9605 (200m by 200m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ09NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | TARBAT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
N 57 56.6 W 3 39.35
Formerly NJ09NW 8575
Quality of fix = 0010 Evidence = Vertical Scan Horizontal Datum = OGB General water depth = 42
Surveying Details
22 July 1991. The wreck of an aircraft was located during the Beatrice Oilfield pipeline survey, using microfix, at 57 56 37.3N, 003 39 21.2W [European 1950 Datum]. NGR eastings 283617, northings 6428442. The vessel stands 1 metre high in the general depth of 42 metres. Its length is 7 metres (22.9 feet), and width 7 metres (22.9 feet). The propeller has been removed by divers.
Report by Shell Expro - Gannet Pipelines Project, fax 10 July 1991.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2367 Text/Publication/Volume: Jim Hughs. 1999. A Steep Turn to The Stars, A history of aviation in the Moray Firth.. 2nd.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
