Maritime record MHG26073 - Martin: Langaton, Stroma, Pentland Firth

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Grid reference Centred ND 3479 7920 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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ND37NW 8000 3480 7920

Steam trawler MARTIN, of Grimsby, master A. Godwund, bound from Iceland to fishing grounds. Lost 17 June 1932, 4.15am. Langaton, 1/4 mile from Stroma Lighthouse. No light burning. Crew heard fog signal once just before striking and recognised the signal. Weather, calm, sea smooth, dense fog. Cause of wreck not given. 1 life lost, 15 saved. Cargo of fish. No more particulars given regarding the ship or her cargo.
Source; William Wards, Principal Lighkeeper, Stroma 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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