MHG14786 - Doris (possibly): Moonen Bay, Skye
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
See also:
NG14NW0009
JHooper, 20/9/2002
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NG14NW 8001 1280 4665
N 57 25.1667 W 6 47.0667
FORMERLY NG14NW 8520
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 20
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship DORIS ran aground.
Surveying Details
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24 December 1982. The vessel is described as completely broken up, lying amongst rocks with depths of between 6 -24 metres. There are several large sections standing up to 3 metres high, and iron propeller and shaft remain. The name of the vessel is uncertain, but it may have been DORIS, DORIC or DORRICK.
Source; BSAC Wreck Register, Volume 6.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
CROSS REF: NM14NW 8000 DORIS
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 1280 4665 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG14NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/102009 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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