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The loss of the SS Isle of Iona on Whitby Rock

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1906

SS Isle of Iona

 

The SS Isle of Iona struck Whitby Rock just north of the Harbour entrance on the 7 Dec 1906.

The RNLB John Fielden was launched and took off the 17 crew of the vessel after which the vessel became a total loss

 

The Isle of Iona was steam driven coal cargo ship (collier) built by T & W Smith, North Shields. Owned by the Isles Steam shipping Co. Ltd, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Owned by Dixon & Robson Company of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and was commanded Captain was J. H. Cussons.

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