Cò Cuin Càite
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67472
Part 1
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Summary
The boat called the Maju that went aground near Barvas, Lewis.
John Murray talks about the boat the Maju which, on its maiden voyage, went aground near Barvas in Lewis. This tragedy happened in October 1874 and the skipper and 23 of a crew were all drowned. John describes the boat and also talks about a dream that one of the rescuers who had to deal with the bodies from the boat had.
Item Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Barvas
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Barvas
Language
Gaelic
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Reel to reel
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Good