On the 7th of May 1915 the Lusitania was sunk on her 202nd trans-Atlantic crossing, by a German U-boat 11 miles (18 km) off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 passengers and crew.
#Lusitania On This Day
On the Search for Items from the Wreck of the Edenmore
Has Stronsay Lost All Its Marbles?
Marine Pollution: The Legacy of War
Torn deck plating of the V 1302 John Mahn that was damaged by the bomb that hit amidships Image credit: VLIZ Wrecks contain hazardous substances (such as petroleum and explosives) that may harm the marine environment.
“A foggy day in July”
“This tale goes back to a day of dense fog on18th July 1934, while the Stronsay herring fishing was at its height”
The wreck of the ‘Comely Bank’
“While attempting to enter Papa Sound during a period of prolonged south easterly gales in February 1923, the Yarmouth registered steam drifter Comely Bank struck a reef on the north east side of Papa Stronsay and broke her propeller. “
HMS Pheasant #OnThisDay
On 1st March 1917 HMS Pheasant an M Class Destroyer was sunk when it struck a mine, off Rora Head, Orkney.
The first S.S. Saint Rognvald – Part 2
“Later that morning, after news of the shipwreck reached Kirkwall, the Orcadia was despatched to Stronsay where she took on board all the Rognvald’s passengers and conveyed them to Kirkwall. “
The First S.S. Saint Rognvald – Part 1
” the73m, 980 ton screw steamship St Rognvald was named and launched in June 1883. “
Moments of Tranquility
Some moments of peace in Orkney
Remembering the 737 Men Lost on HMS Hampshire #OnThisDay
On the 5th of June 1916 HMS Hampshire sank off the West coast of Mainland Orkney a tragedy that saw the loss of 737 lives including that of Earl Kitchener, Britain’s Secretary of State for War.
