MHG25585 - Thyra: Stacks of Duncansby, North Sea
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
- (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ND47SW 8000 4064 6934
N 58 36.5 W 3 1.3
Quality of fix = PD
Horizontal Datum = UND
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship THYRA ran ashore at Duncansby Head (the position for Duncansby Head is 58 36 30N, 003 01 18W). The vessel became a total loss. The THYRA was on voyage from Dundee to New York. Much of the cargo was saved.
Source; Lloyds.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
SS THYRA of Tonsberg ran aground and was wrecked in 1913. Cargo was saved.
Source; Ridley 1985
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 4064 6934 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND46NW |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101975 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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