Shipwreck in the Sand.

Kilchoman sands, Machir Bay, Islay, Reputed to be the wreck of a brig called the MARY ANN of Greenock which was wrecked on the Kilchoman strand in heavy gales, 22 May 1859, The brig was loaded with wines and spirits. folklore says there were scenes of looting, and a good number of cases of whisky were drunk in a very short time,
Islay's version of Whisky Galore I guess.

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Cheers Maurice, I'm certain to have joined in would have been rude not to !

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Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you for the nice comment Anemone.

7 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A very nice b/w ! And the story about the Whisky is nice, too !

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied

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Thank you Ulrich, very much appreciated.

7 years ago.

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