Maritime record 3014 - UNKNOWN: ARNISH POINT, STORNOWAY, LEWIS, THE MINCH
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NB 42740 32000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB43SW |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NB43SW 8018 4274 3200
N 58 12.1117 W 6 22.75
Quality of fix = HSA
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 2
Surveying Details
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20 August 1928. The site lies on a bearing of 334.25 degrees, 1288 metres from Arnish Point lighthouse.
Report by HMS HINDUS, 13 August 1928.
2 March 1976. A position is given of 58 12 06.7N, 006 22 45W. This was fixed by horizontal sextant angles:- Coastguard flagstaff 30-42 lighthouse 55-39 Arnish height trig point. The site was sounded and investigated by divers on 17 November 1975. The least depth by echosounder was 1.1 metres. This was reduced to 2.7 metres below Ordnance Datum [Stornoway]. The wreck has slipped down from its original stranding position. It is still intact and known locally as "the Danish coaster". Report by HMS HERALD, 1 December 1975.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
