Maritime record MWE150210 - Baleshare

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Wreck

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Grid reference NF 7732 6214 (point)
Map sheet NF76SE
Island North Uist
Parish NORTH UIST, Western Isles

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Remains of a landing craft (Higgins Boat) that was washed off of a cargo ship in the Second World War. The lower steel sections of the vessels remain and include the twin engines mounted at an angle.
K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 01/11/2018

Part of the front portion of this craft now lies approx 30m to the north.
KM 14/03/2024

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Mar 19 2024 4:23PM

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