Country code |
GB |
Repository code |
234 |
Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
Reference |
NLC6/2 |
Title |
Shipwreck Returns |
Dates |
1927-1983 |
Access status |
Open |
Location |
Off site |
Description |
Principal lightkeepers were required to complete and send to the Secretary a return for any wrecks or strandings within the district of their lighthouse. These returns include name, tonnage, home port and destination of the vessel; date, time, place, circumstances and cause of the incident; and the number of persons lost or saved. |
Level |
Sub-Series |
Extent |
0.15 Linear Metres |
Arrangement |
The returns are bound alphabetically by lighthouse name. |
Finding aids |
Paper catalogue |
Format |
Text |
Language |
English |
Related material |
Earlier returns can sometimes be found among the records of individual lighthouses (NLC20-111). |
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