Maritime record MHG26071 - Sphere: Ornsay, Sound of Sleat
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7100 1200 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG71SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
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NG71SW 8000 7100 1200
Steamship SPHERE, of Glasgow, master Richard Sterling, bound from Goole to Londonderry. Lost 14 Dec 1931, 1.20am. East Maole, Rudu, 6 1/2 mile from Ornsay Lighthouse, Sound of Sleat. Light was seen and recognised. Weather west south west gale, sea smooth, very dark, mists with clear periods. Cause of wreck misjudged distance off land. All crew saved. Cargo of coal. Vessel is beached near Isle of Ornsay. The master states he expects the vessel and cargo will be salved as soon as one of the company steamers arrives so that the cargo of coal can be transhipped. I was unable to find values of vessel or cargo.
Source; Kenneth Taylor, Principal Lightkeeper, Ornsay 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
