Maritime record MHG26065 - Pentland Firth: Scrabster Roadstead, Pentland Firth
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1143 7035 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND17SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Gid Reference changed from ND 096 704 to ND 11433 70357.
Exact location of ship wreck needs to be established.
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ND07SE 8002 0960 7040
N58 36.74 W3 33.37
Steamer PENTLAND FIRTH, of Newcastle, master William McKenzie. Enroute from Middlesburgh to Dublin. Lost 11 Apr 1932, 3.30am at Scrabster Roadstead, 1/2 mile east of Scrabster Pier, 1 mile from Holburn Head Lighthouse. Weather Northerly gale, heavy sea, dense with showers. Cable broke while vessel riding at anchor. 10 persons saved. Cargo of phosphates.
Source; Stewart Wilson, 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
