Maritime record MHG26066 - Holland: Staxigoe Bay, North Sea

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Grid reference Centred ND 3859 5252 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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ND35SE 8005 3850 5250
N 58 27.4 W3 2.24

Formerly ND35SE 8413

Steam trawler HOLLAND, 99 ton, of Aberdeen, master Duncan Robertson. Bound for fishing grounds or changing fishing ground. Lost 3 June 1929, 3.25am. Staxigoe Bay, 1 mile from Noss Head Lighthouse. Daylight. Southerly moderate breeze, sea choppy, rain. Crew sounded depth and got 23 fathoms and then got on shore sooner than expected. 10 lives all saved. Value of vessel ?6000.
Source; John N. Mackay, Principal Lightkeeper, Noss 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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