Shipwreck

The mine carrier was about 400metres long. The fuel tanks ended up blowing up after an engine room fire. None up the 600 mines on board blew up - though they evacuated the whole town in-case, but they didn't remove the mines from the wreck for 10 years - and 14 are still unaccounted for.

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May 5th 2008
Hi All, Been a few days - been staying at B&B's with no internet the last few days. Also, did an entry last friday, then forgot to hit the 'Publish' button at the end 😊 Surprise surprise, didn't spot Nessie, so no fame and fortune there - did find a 'fiver' on the path whilst out for a walk though, so that was a bonus. Had a quick look at Urquhart castle on the loch (couldn't come at th ... read more

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