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MHG24140 - Noreen Mary (possibly): Kinlochbervie, Minch

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NC07SW0001 for an alternative location
JHooper, 30/9/2002
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NB96SW 8000 9288 6414
N 58 30.98 W 5 33.4

Formerly NB96SW 8463

Quality of fix = EDM
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 124
Orientation of keel/wreck = EW

Surveying Details
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20 January 1964. The wreck of a " World War II escort vessel" is reported by Lt Cdr I Ralph RNR to lie at 58 31 20N, 005 33 28W approximately. This position is derived from decca.
Report by HMS WOTTON, 22 November 1963.

9 August 1984. The site was examined on 27 April 1984 at 58 30 59N, 005 33 24W. The least echosounder depth was 114 in a general depth of 124 metres. No scouring was observed. The side scan sonar indicated a height of 10.3 metres, and length of 45 metres (147 feet). The vessel is lying with its keel orientated 090/270 degrees. The mast is evident on the sonar trace.
Report by Land & Marine.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.

NOREEN MARY sunk by U247, commanded by Matschulat, who gave the position as 58 30N, 5 23W.
Source; Baird 1995

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Grid reference	Centred NB 9288 6414 (80m by 80m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NB96SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	EDDRACHILLIS

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