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Wiay
Wiay — island of the Inner Hebrides.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wiay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Inner Hebrides". Coordinates: 57.3383°, -6.5000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wiay, pronounced "waya" (Gaelic: Fuidheigh) is an uninhabited island in Loch Bracadale, off the coast of the Isle of Skye Wiay is approximately 1.3 kilometres (3⁄4 mile) wide by 2.1 kilometres (1+1⁄4 mi) long and lies 1.3 km (3⁄4 mi) west of Ullinish, and 1+1⁄2 mi (2.5 km) north of Fiskavaig on the Minginish Peninsula. It is the largest island in Loch Bracadale, with an area of 148 hectares (370 acres). Most of the coastline consists of cliffs up to 60 m (200 ft) high, and the southern bluff is a striking overhanging cliff of 59 m (194 ft). The highest point of the island is 61 m (200 ft). Wiay is noted for its stunning sea arches and large echoing sea caves, one of which is reputed to be haunted by an English ghost.
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Description
On Monday 5 July 1869 the ship Harmonia (a 43 m, 643-tonne barque, built in 1847 and registered in Aberdeen) left Quebec with 15 crew and a cargo of timber, bound for Aberdeen. Later that same day, some 200 nmi off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, a strong wind & heavy seas caused the ship to spring a leak and break a mast. At 23:30 on 6 July the ship "fell over on her beam-ends, the masts being underwater" and the cabin and everything on deck was washed overboard. Eight crew, (the Captain Peter Ross, the mate, carpenter, sailmaker and four hands) were drowned. The seven remaining crew clung to the side of the boat until the masts gave way and the boat righted itself. They remained in the…
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- Coordinates
- 57.3383, -6.5000
Sources
- wikidata: Q1472974 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wiay, Inner Hebrides (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Isle of Skye UK relief location map labels.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wiay?
- Wiay is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.3383°, -6.5000°.
- Is Wiay free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Wiay is free.