Lerwick, The Knab
Military Installation (Second World War)
Site Name Lerwick, The Knab
Classification Military Installation (Second World War)
Alternative Name(s) South Ness
Canmore ID 115448
Site Number HU44SE 90
NGR HU 48110 40503
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/115448
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Lerwick
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU44SE 90 HU 48110 40503
HU 4811 4050. A concrete torpedo tube platform is situated on the shoreline c.10m SE of the cemetery, N of The Knab. A large concrete base was built onto the rocks on top of which 3 torpedo tubes were mounted. The Knab platform formed part of the defences of Lerwick harbour.
J Guy 1995; NMRS Ms 810/4, 165--6, 168
