Maritime record 2249 - MAPLE BRANCH, MARITIME AREA
Summary
Site of sinking of Maple Branch
Location
| Grid reference | NL 64060 90420 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69SW |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NL69SW 9548 6406 9042
N 56 53 W 7 31
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship MAPLE BRANCH was wrecked on Sandray island, Barra, Outer Hebrides, on a voyage from the Clyde to Sunderland. It was owned at the time of loss by F & Ritson. The vessel was built in 1988.
Source; Dictionary of Disasters at Sea.
The vessel ran aground on a rock called Skertichenish.
Source; Lloyds telecommunication.
Surveying Details
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1 June 1977. The vessel ran aground on Skertichenish rock, at 56 53 00N, 007 31 00W approximately.
Source; Lloyds telecommunication.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
