MHG26066 - Holland: Staxigoe Bay, North Sea
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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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- None recorded
Full Description
ND35SE 8005 3850 5250
N 58 27.4 W3 2.24
Formerly ND35SE 8413
Steam trawler HOLLAND, 99 ton, of Aberdeen, master Duncan Robertson. Bound for fishing grounds or changing fishing ground. Lost 3 June 1929, 3.25am. Staxigoe Bay, 1 mile from Noss Head Lighthouse. Daylight. Southerly moderate breeze, sea choppy, rain. Crew sounded depth and got 23 fathoms and then got on shore sooner than expected. 10 lives all saved. Value of vessel ?6000.
Source; John N. Mackay, Principal Lightkeeper, Noss Head Lighthouse.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3859 5252 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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