Museums · North East England
Forfarshire (ship)
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Forfarshire (ship) — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nigel Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Forfarshire (ship) is a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Forfarshire was a ship that wrecked on the rocks near the Farne Islands in 1838. Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, famously rescued survivors from the wreck during a storm, which became a significant event in maritime history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Farne Islands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: FARNE ISLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forfarshire is a museum located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the history and legacy of the ship Forfarshire, which is notable for its maritime significance. The museum presents exhibits that explore the vessel's construction, voyages, and impact on local maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6394, -1.6191
- Official site
- www.gracedarling.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Forfarshire (ship) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forfarshire (ship)?
- Forfarshire (ship) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Forfarshire (ship)?
- Forfarshire (ship) — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forfarshire (ship)?
- Its coordinates are 55.6394°, -1.6191°.
- Who owns Forfarshire (ship)?
- Forfarshire (ship) is owned by Dundee and Hull Steam Packet Company.
- Is Forfarshire (ship) a protected site?
- Yes — Forfarshire (ship) is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.