What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ben Attow: North Sea as Steam Trawler (20th Century)-(1940), Trawler (20th Century)-(1940). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The *Ben Attow* was a steam trawler lost in the North Sea in 1940, likely during World War II. While specific details on the cause of loss, lives, or cargo lost are not provided, trawlers of this period often served in both fishing and wartime roles, including minesweeping and naval support.
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