Sleepless Inch
Logboat
Site Name Sleepless Inch
Classification Logboat
Alternative Name(s) River Tay
Canmore ID 79787
Site Number NO12SW 211
NGR NO 146 220
NGR Description NO c. 146 220
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Rhynd
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO12SW 211 c. 146 220
See also NO12SW 210.
In June 1848 a logboat of 'oak' was 'taken out of the bed of the Tay, at Sleepless Island'. One end was missing but the remains measured about 22' (6.7m) in length. It was intended to preserve the boat, but this does not appear to have been achieved.
Perthshire Courier 1848; R J C Mowat 1996.
