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Found this old picture among some old documents. Ihave absolutely no idea what it is . The date is only a number as i had to put something in the box. Name looks like Cantic Head. Wondered if anybody out there can fill in the details
View Large VersionPicture added on 12 September 2008
probably the ex Oriole (3) (General Steam Navigation Co./P&O), built 1921, sold Henry & MacGregor and renamed Cantick Head in 1938
Added by Wolfgang Schlick on 15 September 2008
Built in 1921 as the ORIOLE by J. LEWIS and SONS at Aberdeen, for General Steam Navigating Co Ltd London. Sold to Henry and Macgregor Leith 1938 and Renamed CANTICK HEAD. 1955 sold on to THORN LINE LTD LIVERPOOL and renamed Bannspur. BU - Dublin 8. 10. 1960. ON - 146067 - 488g - 217n. - 160 x 25 - 10ft. T. 3. Cyl
Anonymous comment added on 22 September 2008
So she must have been saved from these rocks if she was renamed. Where would this picture be taken from?
Added by Barbara on 22 September 2008
Luks like the Heed o' Holland and the Fit o' Shapinsay in the backgrund
Anonymous comment added on 22 September 2012
Weel if yae were tae taak buddum hid looks lik a kind place tae do hid!!.
Added by John Budge on 24 September 2012
So that means it could be at the Taring or Taing of Berstane in Inganess Bay?!
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Added by Barbara(Jolly) Watt on 25 September 2012
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