Maritime record MHG28182 - Strona: Duncansby Head, Pentland Firth
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3799 7350 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND37SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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ND37SE 8000 3800 7350
N58 38.17 W3 4.09
Steamer STRONA, 188 gross tons, of Milbo, Norway, master Alexander M Lawson. Lost Oct 7, 1929 at 12.30am at John o Grots, 2 1/2 miles from Duncansby Head Lighthouse. Light not seen. Wind north, light breeze, sea moderate, light was showing. Stranded. All 11 saved. Cargo Herring oil value unknown. From Captain's remarks I can only suggest that Duncansby Head light may have been mistaken for Pentland Skerries Light, causing the ship to be kept far to the west. The night was immensely dark, though clear.
Source; George MacDonald, Principal Lightkeeper, Duncansby Head.
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
