Maritime record 3016 - UNKNOWN: OUTER HEBRIDES, ATLANTIC

Summary

56 54 00N, 008 35 00W, unknown, possibly two wrecks

Location

Grid reference NF 00320 07590 (point)
Map sheet NF00NW
Parish MARITIME, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NF00NW 8000 0032 0759
N 56 54 W 8 35

Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = UND
Buoyage =
General water depth = 125

Surveying Details
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November 1944. An object was recorded at position 56 54 00N, 008 35 00W. A second object was observed within 100 yards (91 metres).
Source; Western Approaches order 524, Appendix 1.

23 August 1960. A sonar contact was made.
Report by Commander in Chief Western Approaches.

24 April 1972. The site was searched for with sonar but not found.
Report by HMS HECLA, 20 December 1971.

Hydrographic Office, 1995.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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