2015

HY4411 : Shapinsay ferry at Kirkwall Harbour

taken 10 years ago, near to Hatston, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Shapinsay ferry at Kirkwall Harbour
Shapinsay ferry at Kirkwall Harbour
The crossing from Kirkwall to Shapinsay is much shorter than to the other northern isles of Orkney and the design of the ferry reflects this. Contrast with the Sanday ferry which can be seen further out along the jetty.

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Photographer
Oliver Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 8 May, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 24 June, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 4489 1128 [10m precision]
WGS84: 58:59.1054N 2:57.6326W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 44883 11239
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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