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Scalloway, Westshore Harbour, Prince Olav's Slipway
Slipway (20th Century)
Site Name Scalloway, Westshore Harbour, Prince Olav's Slipway
Classification Slipway (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Main Street; Prince Olav; St Olavs
Canmore ID 115421
Site Number HU43NW 35.01
NGR HU 40029 39363
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Tingwall
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU43NW 35.01 40029 39363
A concrete slipway is situated in the main harbour of Scalloway at the top of the main pier at Westshore. It was built during the Second World War for the use of the Norwegian Navy who, using fishing vessels, ran supplies to underground resistance and rescued refugees.
J Guy 1995; NMRS Ms 810/4, 100-2
