Maritime record MHG26040 - Dragon: Ness of Duncansby, Pentland Firth

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Grid reference Centred ND 3890 7380 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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ND37SE 8001 3890 7380
N58 38.88 W3 3.17

Trawler DRAGON, 214 ton, of Grimsby, master George Allan Good. Lost 12 March 1932, 1.45am. Ness of Duncansby, 1 mile from Duncansby Head Lighthouse. Wind south west moderate breeze, sea moderate, showery. Miscalculated distance from shore owing to rain and tide. Cargo only fishing gear, value unknown. Value of vessel unknown. Part of fishing gear salved.
Source; George MacDonald, Principal Lightkeeper, Duncansby Head 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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