MHG24137 - Wreck - Rose of Sharon: Loch Laxford, The Minch
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
- FISHING VESSEL (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
For Handa Island Archaeological Report see Assoc Docs NC14NW0002
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NC15NW 8000 1435 5751
N 58 24 W 5 11
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The motor fishing vessel ROSE OF SHARON was reported to be in distress 10 miles SW of Cape Wrath. The vessel was on the rocks, and the crew were taking to the lifeboats. The crew were rescued.
Source; Lloyd's List, 6 August 1976.
Surveying Details
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9 August 1976. The vessel sunk at approximately 58 24 00N, 005 11 00W.
Source; Hydrographic Office 1995
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1434 5751 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
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| Map sheet | NC15NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101948 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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