Maritime record MHG26056 - Aasie: Brims Ness, Pentland Firth
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0430 7180 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND07SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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ND07SW 8001 0430 7180
N58 37.43 W3 38.88
(NB may be identical with ND28NE 8946, number 102995.)
Steamer AASIE, 952 ton, of Hamburg, master E. Berhard. Bound Dublin to Danzig. Lost 16 mar 1928, 8.15pm at Brims Ness, 6 miles from Holburn Head Lighthouse. Wind varying between S & SSE strong breeze, smooth sea, haze on coastline and occasional sleet (?) showers. Cause - haze on land and strong tide working towards shore. 15 saved. Cargo of scrap iron. Estimated value of steamer ?15000, age 3 years. Value of cargo unknown. On 17th, 2 trawlers and a steam drifter tried to take her off but were not able to move her. Crew taken to Thurso by lifeboat. Not much chance of getting vessel off. Leaking badly and full of water.
Source; Joseph Moore, Principal Lightkeeper, Holburn Head Lighthouse.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3424 Text/Manuscript: Innes, Hugh H W - Principal Lightkeeper.. 1927-49. Northern Lighthouse Board Wreck Returns. Stroma Lighthouse.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
