This coasting steamer with a part cargo aboard, was struck by a heavy sea and turned turtle, 6 miles east of the Pentland Skerries. 16 members of her crew took to a raft and were picked up off Dunnet Head by one of HM trawlers. The master of the vessel was drowned.
In another report it is claimed she foundered 7 miles SSE of Wick with a cargo of coal. Possible positions; 58 24 50N, 02 546 83W or 58 23N, 02 55W.
The Berriedale (ex Almascos, Royal Regis) was 614 gross tons and built of steel in 1922. She was 51m long by 8m wide.
In another report it is claimed she foundered 7 miles SSE of Wick with a cargo of coal. Possible positions; 58 24 50N, 02 546 83W or 58 23N, 02 55W.
The Berriedale (ex Almascos, Royal Regis) was 614 gross tons and built of steel in 1922. She was 51m long by 8m wide.