What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lake Nuechatte: Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as Craft (20th Century)-(1939), Steamship (20th Century)-(1939). 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 *Lake Nuechatte* was a steamship lost in 1939 in Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney. The vessel struck a rock and sank, resulting in the loss of all 34 crew members; its wreck remains a significant maritime casualty of the pre-World War II era.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Lamb HolmConcrete Structure(s) (20th Century) · 36 yd
Churchill Barriers MemorialMemorial · 308 yd
Italian Chapel St. Mary's OrkneyChurch, cross or graveyard · 312 yd
Statue of St George, by the Italian ChapelChurch, cross or graveyard · 312 yd
Churchill Barrier No. 1, Mainland to Lamb HolmCauseway (20th Century) · 490 yd
Italian Chapel MemorialMemorial · 585 yd
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 661 yd
St Mary's BayBay · 841 yd
GraemeshallNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1104 yd
Bay of SandberBay · 1551 yd
Sheeptracks and boulder beach, Glimps HolmBeach · 1.3 mi