This iron built, Grimsby registered, steam trawler (GY 1172) stranded at the Tails of Elsay, Staxigoe whilst in ballast. Possible position 58 27 42N, 03 03 00W. There is wreckage of a steam boiler just to the north and east of the entrance to Staxigoe Harbour. Could this be the remains of the Tilia?
The Tilia was built in 1900 and was 35m long, 6m wide and 208 gross registered tons.
The Tilia was built in 1900 and was 35m long, 6m wide and 208 gross registered tons.