What is recorded here
Dr John Rae 1813-1893. Arctic Explorer 1846-1854. .......... In 1854, he discovered Rae Strait the last link in the first navigable North-West Passage between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans & the demise of the ill-fated Franklin expedition.
This does not grant access. Check current paths, opening conditions and ownership before entering.
Places near here
Boats at Stromness PierHeritage place · 26 yd
Lifeboat station of StromnessHeritage place · 29 yd
Alexander Graham FountainMemorial · 29 yd
Pier Arts CentreGallery · 80 yd
Stromness Ferry TerminalVisitor information · 137 yd
Stromness, Church Road, Water Stand PumpWater Pump (19th Century) · 193 yd
Fitzroy Fisheries BarometerHeritage attraction · 287 yd
Copland's DockLanding Stage (19th Century) - (20th Century), Slipway (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 395 yd
HamnavoeBay · 460 yd
Brinkies BraeMountain / peak · 588 yd
Inner HolmIslet · 747 yd
Logins WellMemorial · 800 ydOther information
Photo: Derek Mayes · CC BY-SA 2.0