Maritime record MAB1179 - ST CATHERINE'S DUB
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Summary
Site of shipwreck.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0435 2859 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK02NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Slains |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of shipwreck. The St. Catherine, locally thought to be one of the ships of the Spanish Armada AD 1588, is said to have been wrecked in this area. This was said to be confirmed when the minister raised one of the guns. It is 2.38m long, of iron, and was at the manse of Slains where it was mounted on a carriage. There were said to be more guns in the same pool. Now believed to be a ship used for carrying guns to the Earl of Huntly during the Catholic uprising. One of the guns and the anchor is said to be at Old Slains Castle.
Period Notes
Armada of 1588.
PRATT, J. B., 1858, BUCHAN: A TOPOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION, 25-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1410.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No80(1867) 79 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Jan 5 1987 , GS 10, GS 10 (Ground Photograph). SAB14923.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK02NW8001;
- NRHE Numlink: 101829;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK02NW0029;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/101829 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2020 2:37PM
