Photograph
Collection ID:
2019.220.355
Collection:
Hourston Photographic Collection
Crew of the sailing cutter 'Maid Nellie' outside the Deep Sea Fishermen's Mission, 1959: L-R: Leslie Shephard, Harbour Master, Jon Field & David Regan. They intended to sail the North Atlantic by the old Viking route. They sailed out of Stromness on July 31st headed for the Faroes but, after 55 hours at sea, were forced to head for Pierowall, Westray. They then headed for Kirkwall where they intended to lay up for the winter before attempting the trip again. See Orcadian 13/8/1959, page 4.
