MHG23279 - Geysir: Dunnet Head, Pentland Firth
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
- TRAWLER (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ND18SE 8000 1931 8086
N 58 42.5 W 3 18
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 82
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steam trawler GEYSIR was stranded at Torness, Hoy island, on 19 November 1933. It was was refloated on 28 November 1933 by the salvage steamship BULLGER, but while under tow it suddenly capsized and sank. Report by Royal Naval Shore Signal Station, Dunnet Head, 29 November 1933.
Surveying Details
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7 December 1933. The wreck's position is approximately 3 miles NE of Dunnet Head. It is believed to be no danger to navigation. Report by Royal Naval Signal Station, Dunnet Head.
Note: the depth is about 87 metres.
21 January 1985. Nothing was found in this position.
Report by BUE Subsea.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1930 8086 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND18SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101983 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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