Monument record MHG51353 - Wreck of "Strome Castle" ferry, Strome

Summary

The current location of the wreck of the "Strome Castle", the smaller of the last two ferries to operate between Strome and Stromeferry.

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Grid reference NG 8806 3714 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG83NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish LOCHCARRON

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The current location of the "Strome Castle", which was built by Nobles of Fraserburgh in 1958 and is 9m long x 3m wide. She was the smaller of the last two ferries to operate between Strome and Stromeferry, ceasing in 1970 when the road by-pass was opened. This information was submitted by a local researcher, Paul Swan, together with photographs. It is not known when the wreck was moved to this location. <1><2>

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  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 2008. "Strome Castle" ferry - Drochaid Isaaic. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Feb 9 2011 10:08AM

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