Maritime record MHG25585 - Thyra: Stacks of Duncansby, North Sea
Summary
No summary available.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 4064 6934 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND46NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ND47SW 8000 4064 6934
N 58 36.5 W 3 1.3
Quality of fix = PD
Horizontal Datum = UND
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship THYRA ran ashore at Duncansby Head (the position for Duncansby Head is 58 36 30N, 003 01 18W). The vessel became a total loss. The THYRA was on voyage from Dundee to New York. Much of the cargo was saved.
Source; Lloyds.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
SS THYRA of Tonsberg ran aground and was wrecked in 1913. Cargo was saved.
Source; Ridley 1985
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2707 Text/Publication/Volume: Ridley, G. 1990. Dive North-West Scotland. revised ed.. 96.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
