Maritime record 2238 - UNKNOWN: SOUTH UIST, SOUND OF BARRA
Summary
57 05 42N, 007 22 40E, stranded fishing boat wreck
Location
| Grid reference | NF 74370 13350 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF71SW |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF71SW 8000 7437 1335
N 57 5.7 W 7 22.6667
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 3
Surveying Details
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30 June 1966. A stranded wreck was reported at 57 05 42N, 007 22 40E. Source; letter dated 10 June 1966.
19 August 1975. According to local information this was a small fishing boat from the Island of Barra. Little remains above the surface of the sandy bottom. Report by D. Sloan letter date 31 July 1975.
28 October 1976. The site was not visible on an RAF aerial photo dated 1971. The surrounding seabed is clearly visible.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
