Maritime record MHG28180 - Eldberg; Port Min, Sound of Mull
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4160 6640 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM46NW |
| Old County | ARGYLL |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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NM46NW 8000 4160 6640
ELDBERG, fish carrier, bound Reykavik. Port of Registry = Reykavik, Iceland.
Lost 6/11/1948, 8.30pm, distance from light 3/4 mile at entrance to Port Min. South east light breeze, good visibility, slight westerley swell, unknown cause of loss. All saved. Cargo of fish value unknown. The vessel was towed off at 10am on 7/11/1948 by salvage tug ENFORCER. The ELDBERG appeared to be making water and when last seen was being towed stern first into Sound of Mull.
Source; Northern Lighthouse Board.
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
