Nevi Skerry

Nevi Skerry is a skerry situated in Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. The skerry is situated approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) east of Flotta and approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) north-west of South Ronaldsay, at the northern end of the Sound of Hoxa.

Nevi Skerry

The navigation light on Nevi Skerry
Location
Nevi Skerry
Nevi Skerry shown within Orkney
OS grid referenceND397957
Coordinates58.85°N 3.03°W / 58.85; -3.03
Physical geography
Island groupOrkney
Administration
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
Council areaOrkney Islands
Demographics
Population0

The schooner, Magnet, was wrecked on Nevi Skerry on 14 March 1847.[1][2]

References

  1. "Other Wrecks of Scapa Flow - Hoxa". Scapa Flow Historic Wreck Site. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  2. "Magnet: South Ronaldsay, Orkney". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 8 September 2014.

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