Torrisdale, Sutherland Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Torrisdale
Gaelic Name:Tòrrasdal
Os Grid Reference:NC676615
Map Type:Sutherland
Coordinates:58.5219°N -4.2744°W
Postcode District:KW14 7
Postcode Area:KW

Torrisdale is a remote hamlet on the western shore of Torrisdale Bay in Sutherland, Highland, on the north coast of Scotland. It is 3km (02miles) west of Bettyhill.

On 5 May 1942, the American Liberty ship SS John Randolph struck a mine en route from northern Russia to Iceland. The forepart was salved but broke tow on 1 September 1952 and was wrecked at Torrisdale Bay on 5 September, where the wreckage remains on the beach and is uncovered at low tide.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MHG23280 - John Randolph (Fore Part): Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland . Highland Historic Environment Record.
  2. Web site: Record 167 in Wreck Details . Highlands Regional Council Maritime Wrecks and Monuments Record . 26 February 2020.
  3. Book: Sawyer . L.A. . Mitchell . W.H. . The Liberty ships: the history of the 'Emergency' type cargo ships constructed in the United States during World War II . David & Charles . 0715349074 . 42.