Silanion: Duncansby Head, Pentland Firth

Steam Trawler (20th Century)

Why this matters

The *Silanion* was a 20th-century steam trawler that was lost near Duncansby Head in the Pentland Firth, Scotland. The wreck is recorded in Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment, but details on the date of loss, circumstances, lives or cargo lost, and specific significance are not provided in the available records.

Want to do View my places

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Silanion: Duncansby Head, Pentland Firth as Steam Trawler (20th Century). 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.

No photo yet

Add the human story, a picture, a first-hand message or a missing place.

Earn 5 points after the picture is checked and accepted.

Add a picture Add its story Talk or ask a question Add a new place

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.

Conversation about this place

Questions and messages sit beneath the source record. They are checked before appearing.

No questions or messages yet.

Ask a question or join the conversation