MHG26040 - Dragon: Ness of Duncansby, Pentland Firth
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Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
- TRAWLER (Unknown date)
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Full Description
ND37SE 8001 3890 7380
N58 38.88 W3 3.17
Trawler DRAGON, 214 ton, of Grimsby, master George Allan Good. Lost 12 March 1932, 1.45am. Ness of Duncansby, 1 mile from Duncansby Head Lighthouse. Wind south west moderate breeze, sea moderate, showery. Miscalculated distance from shore owing to rain and tide. Cargo only fishing gear, value unknown. Value of vessel unknown. Part of fishing gear salved.
Source; George MacDonald, Principal Lightkeeper, Duncansby Head Lighthouse.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3890 7380 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND37SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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