113511: Drowning at Gniopa, 1899
An issue of The Scotsman, dated 2nd October 1899, gives a brief account of the deaths of four men between Lochmaddy and Berneray. Fisherman John MacAskill, Iain Bàn, drowned alongside his brother John, son Alexander and nephew Neil.
Details
- Record Type:
- Historical Event
- Date / From:
- 1899
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBH