Crew Saved – Vessel Sunk (1829)

The Aberdeen vessel “Douglas” was returning to its home port laden with coal from Sunderland when it came to grief during the final few miles of its voyage. It appears that the rocks at Craigmarroin had claimed one of its many victims - local press reports indicate that the ship had struck rocks offshore Portlethen and had immediately sunk in eight fathoms of water. 

Once the boat had sunk, all that remained in view were the topmasts which were just visible above the sea’s surface. There was no chance of this vessel or any of its materials being saved at all because everything had happened so quickly. On the plus side all the crew made it to the small boat and escaped safely, despite having to leave behind most of their clothes and belongings.