What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Maria W: Sandy Haven, Whinnyfold, Cruden Bay, North Sea as Cargo Vessel (20th Century)-(1966), Motor Vessel (20th Century)-(1966). 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.
Maria W was a motor cargo vessel built in 1966 and registered in Scotland. It was wrecked in 1983 near Cruden Bay, Aberdeen, after running aground on the sandy shore; no lives were lost, though the ship was abandoned, likely with cargo remaining onboard.
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Places near here
Cruden BayCleared Slipway (post Medieval), Landing Point (post Medieval) · 316 yd
WhinnyfoldBuilding (modern), Observation Post (second World War)(possible) · 473 yd
Bay of CrudenPillbox (20th Century) · 589 yd
Sand CraigIslet · 723 yd
Hay FarmFarmhouse (19th Century), Farmstead (19th Century) · 1624 yd
Old Water Moo'Bay · 1.5 mi
Royal Eagle: Port Erroll, Bay of Cruden, North SeaSchooner (19th Century) · 1.6 mi
The DonnonsHeadland · 1.6 mi
Tryggve Gran MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Tamley HeadIslet · 1.8 mi
Slains CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (19th Century) · 1.9 mi
New Slains CastleCastle · 1.9 mi