What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ross Puma: Rack Wick, Hoy, Orkney as Motor Trawler (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The *Ross Puma* was a motor trawler that sank in 1968 near Rackwick, Hoy, Orkney, after colliding with the *MV Kildonald Castle* in thick fog. The wreck resulted in the loss of all 13 crew members aboard the *Ross Puma*, marking one of the most significant maritime tragedies in Orkney's history.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Flagstone cottage at Rackwick, HoyOld home or work place · 1203 yd
Rackwick Bay, HoyNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1288 yd
Hoy, RackwickGun Emplacement (20th Century), Searchlight Battery (20th Century) · 1725 yd
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Moor FeaMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
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