Nevi Skerry
Nevi Skerry is a skerry situated in Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. The skerry is situated approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) east of Flotta and approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) north-west of South Ronaldsay, at the northern end of the Sound of Hoxa.
The navigation light on Nevi Skerry | |
Location | |
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Nevi Skerry Nevi Skerry shown within Orkney | |
OS grid reference | ND397957 |
Coordinates | 58.85°N 3.03°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
The schooner, Magnet, was wrecked on Nevi Skerry on 14 March 1847.[1][2]
References
- "Other Wrecks of Scapa Flow - Hoxa". Scapa Flow Historic Wreck Site. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- "Magnet: South Ronaldsay, Orkney". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
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