MEL2389

Denwick Head, Steamer

373900

675799

HER

The HER records that, on the 4 Jan 1942, the Steamer ‘Denwick Head’, of Leith was abandoned on a sandy beach near Chapel Point and salvage officers made an examination of the vessel with a view to having her refloated.

MEL2397

Ribnitz, Schooner

373699

675599

HER

The HER records that, on 21 September 1891, ‘Ribnitz’, a wooden schooner with cargo of pit props, was stranded at Skateraw.

MEL2399

Ecclefechan: Iron Barque

373699

675599

HER

The HER records that, on the 23 February 1900, ‘Ecclefechan’, an iron barque with cargo of jute, was lost stranded 0.5 mile north east of Barns Ness.

MEL2970

Nymphe (Possible), Frigate

373799

675699

HER

The HER records that, on 18 December 1810, the HMS ‘Nymphe’ was stranded 4.5 miles from Dunbar, at Devil's Ark near Skethard on Tor Ness.

MEL7038

Saxon, schooner

373699

675599

HER

The HER records that, on 14 October 1881, ‘SAXON’, a wooden schooner, 145 tons, 5 crew, was stranded with total loss, near Skateraw.

MEL7150

Helen, unrecorded vessel type

373000

674999

HER

The HER records that, on the 25 January 1794, the ‘Helen’ was blown ashore during a gale along with other vessels near Skateraw.

MEL9137

May, Sloop

373000

674999

HER

The HER records that, on the 9 October 1827, ‘Mary’ a sloop, with cargo of lime, caught fire, was abandoned, and wrecked at Skateraw.

MEL9138

Emma Jane, Cutter

373000

674999

HER

The HER records that, on the 24 October 1865, the ‘Emma Jane’, a cutter, was wrecked at Skateraw.

MEL9139

Antelope, Sloop

373699

675599

HER

The HER records that, on the 22 September 1845, the ‘Antelope’, a Sloop, was wrecked at the entrance to Skateraw harbour.

MEL9140

Haabet, unrecorded vessel type

373000

674999

HER

The HER records that, on the 14 February 1845, the ‘Haabet’ was lost and was ashore at Skateraw as a derelict.

MEL9149

Orient, unrecorded vessel type

373699

675599

HER

The HER records that, on the 30 December 1860, the ‘Orient’ was lost near Skateraw.

MEL9185

Sea Gull, Brig

373000

674999

HER

The HER records that in December 1860, the ‘Sea Gull’ was lost near Skateraw and the wreck put up for sale.