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)
Map sheet NG41NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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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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Record last edited

Apr 9 2014 12:56PM

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