What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rockcliffe: Dounan Knowe, Rhinns of Galloway, North Channel as Steam Trawler (20th Century)-(1907). 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 *Rockcliffe* was a steam trawler built in 1907 and active in the 20th century, primarily in the North Channel near the Rhinns of Galloway. It was lost in the early 20th century, likely due to grounding or collision, with no significant loss of life but some cargo lost; its wreck remains a notable maritime feature in the region.
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