MHG14777 - Neptune: Freswick Bay
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- TRAWLER (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Documents (1)
Full Description
ND36NE 8002 3890 6736
N 58 35.4167 W 3 3.0667
Formerly ND36NE 8485
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 9
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steam trawler NEPTUNE sank after striking rocks.
Report by Board of Trade.
Surveying Details
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31 March 1928. A position for the wreck is given as 58 35 00N, 003 03 00W or bearing 164 degrees and 648 metres from Skirsa Haven light.
Report by Board of Trade.
28 November 1960. The vessel sank in about 9.1 metres. 1.8 metres of mast showed at low water on sinking, but the vessel has now canted over and is not now visible.
Report by Coastguard Wick, 16 April 1928.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3891 6737 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36NE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101974 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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