MHG14775 - St. Nicholas: Proudfoot Rocks, Wick Harbour
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Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
ND35SE 8001 3822 5082
N 58 26.5 W 3 3.5
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Buoyage =
General water depth = 20
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The iron hulled steamship ST NICHOLAS ran aground on Proudfoot Rocks whilst en-route from Scrabster to Wick. She slid off and sank in 20-22 metres of water the following day.
Source; Lloyds.
Surveying Details
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23 July 1970. The given position of 58 26 30N, 003 03 30W is approximate and is used for filing only.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3822 5082 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101905 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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