Condition

6
Wreck
Post-Medieval, Modern
Highland

Description

In the intertidal zone located between the two western promontories of a small tidal island in the Kyle of Tongue are the remains of five wrecked vessels. The entire area is littered with ship-parts. Listed below are the main intact elements: (e) Lying immediately to the NE and in the lee of vessel (d) is a clinker-constructed, fibreglass-coated vessel approximately 5 m long and in reasonable condition.

Location

257441.00
958744.00
27700
58.4934998
-4.4474998

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Fibreglass boat Seagairi (Wick) 26/05/2013 Fibreglass boat Seagairi (Wick) training1
Fibreglass boat Seagairi (Wick)

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1077 26/05/2013 evelix
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge 11-50m
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion
Coastal defence Yes
Threats vegetation growth; structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge don't know
remove from priorities

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