Monument record MHG56673 - Basking Shark Factory - Soay Harbour, Bracadale
Summary
A C20 basking shark factory on Soay, Bracadale.
Location
Grid reference | Centred NG 4511 1505 (14m by 24m) |
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Map sheet | NG41NE |
Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A basking shark factory and fishing station was established at Soay Harbour by Gavin Maxwell and operated between 1945 and 1948. A jetty was also in use at this site.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 9 2014 12:56PM