There seems to be a consensus of opinion that the place where the bodies of the SS Noss Head were washed ashore is Hangie Bay.Hangie bay/geo is situated between Lea Taing and Rerwick Head in … [Read more...]
Seeking SS Noss Head Information
February 13, 2011 By 3 Comments
One of our readers is trying to find out more information about the sinking of the S.S. Noss Head in 1941.Whilst researching a family tree, our reader discovered that her grandfather, … [Read more...]
Tracing Your Orkney Ancestry
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The people of Orkney live surrounded by a rich tapestry of heritage. Neolithic and bronze age sites are many and well preserved, Viking domination of the islands from the 8th Century has given rise … [Read more...]
Where in Deerness is this?
Can anybody in Orkney help decipher the place listing on a death certificate?The following is written as the place where the bodies were found of 2 of the crewmen of the SS Noss Head which … [Read more...]