Maritime record 2296 - THOMAS ALTOFT: SGEIR GRIADACH, SCALPAY, HARRIS, MINCH

Summary

Site of sinking of steam trawler Thomas Altoft

Location

Grid reference NG 22170 94090 (point)
Map sheet NG29SW
Parish MARITIME, Western Isles

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Full Description

NG29SW 8001 2217 9409
N 57 51 W 6 41

Steam Trawler THOMAS ALTOFT, of Fleetwood, H132. Master not known. Bound from Fleetwood to fishing grounds. Lost 8 Nov 1947, 10.55pm. Griadach Rock (Sgeir Griadach), about 2 miles to west of Eilean Glas lighthouse, Scalpay, Harris. South west wind, gale at times. Sea rough. Very good visibility. Cause of wreck not known. 15 crew all saved. Owners are Marr & Son Ltd, Dock St, Fleetwood.
Source; Lighthouse, Eilean Glas Lighthouse.


1998, Northern Lighthouse Board Wreck Returns, Eilean Glas Lighthouse (Unpublished document). SWE36312.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: 1998. Northern Lighthouse Board Wreck Returns. Eilean Glas Lighthouse.

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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