MHG14781 - HMS St. Olaves: Pentland Firth

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Type and Period (2)

  • WRECK (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
  • RESCUE TUG (Unknown date)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

The Highland Council Maritime Database gives the NGR as ND 4003 7399.
JHooper, 19/9/2002
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ND47SW 8003 4004 7455
N 58 39 W 3 2

Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = UND

Circumstances of Loss Details
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The rescue tug HMS ST OLAVES grounded and became total loss off Duncansby.

Surveying Details
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The approximate position of the wreck is 58 39 00N, 003 02 00W.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.

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Grid reference Centred ND 4003 7455 (80m by 80m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND47SW
Civil Parish CANISBAY
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