MHG46695 - Unknown: Wick Bay, North Sea
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Undated)
- CRAFT (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NMRS Report: (15/12/2003)
ND35SE 8067 c. 376 506
N58 26.4 W3 4.1
NLO: Wick Bay [name centred ND 376 506].
2nd August 1876, UNKNOWN, capsized in Wick Bay. Towed into harbour by tug, PET, on 3rd August. Accident probably occurred the previous night.
Source: PP Report and Evidence of Inquiry into Loss of Life from Shipwreck at or near Wick 1877 (94) LXXV.157.
NMRS, MS/829/68 (no. 1866).
This incident is not cited by I G Whittaker (1998). The vessel was possibly returned to service, and did not become a loss.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 15 December 2003.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 376 506 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/252855 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.