Note

Date 24 August 2005

Event ID 633950

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Note

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/633950

(Location entered as NJ c. 963 060 [N57 8.7 W2 3.7]). An arbitrary location at NJ c. 963 060 may be cited for the loss of this vessel, which evidently sank within the entrance to Aberdeen harbour. Aberdeen Harbour (NJ90NE 7.00) is centred at NJ 95 05, and the North Pier (NJ90NE 7.02) extends from NJ 9590 0570 to NJ 9639 0609. The remains of the vessel must have formed a significant obstruction to the harbour entrance, and were presumably removed without delay.

The comprehensive accounts in Illustrated London News give an insight into the process of destruction, the lighter ends of the vessel breaking away from the heavier midships portion (which contained the engine) and the mast and funnel falling later.

Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 24 August 2005.

NMRS, MS/2410.