Maritime record MHG25429 - Cara: Loch na Beiste, Kyle of Lochalsh

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Grid reference Centred NG 7550 2530 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG72NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish STRATH

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NG72NE 8004 7550 2530
N 57 17.7986 W 5 43.4028

Formerly NG72NE 8539

Steamer CARA, of Glasgow, master Charles Robertson. Bound from Finland to Belfast. Lost 11 Oct 1936, 1.30am. Stranded on Black Island, 1 mile east of Kyleakin Lighthouse. Wind south west, moderate. Sea moderate. "Missed the white sector marking the channel by going too far to port. Crew 22 remaining on board. Cargo, wood. Bow being damaged, she was beached in Loch na Beist (Beiste) on Isle of Skye side. Cargo is being transhipped with a view to get her refloated."
Source; Lighthouse, Kyleakin Lighthouse.

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  • --- Text/Manuscript: Innes, Hugh H W - Principal Lightkeeper.. 1927-49. Northern Lighthouse Board Wreck Returns. Stroma Lighthouse.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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