Maritime record MHG26041 - Cairn Glen: Huna, Pentland Firth

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Grid reference Centred ND 3599 7370 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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ND37SE 8002 3600 7370
N58 38.8 W3 6.1

Steamer CAIRN GLEN, 5119 ton, of newcastle, Captain Miller. Lost 23 Mar 1934, 5.40pm, at Huna, 4 miles from Duncansby Head Lighthouse. Daylight.
SW light breeze, sea calm, cloudy. Miscalculated distance from shore. No loss of life, 48 persons on board. General cargo. Value unknown.
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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