Museums · Scottish Islands
The wreck of the Irene
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
The wreck of the Irene — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — 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
The wreck of the Irene is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The wreck of the Irene is located in the Scottish Islands. This site serves as a museum, showcasing the remnants of the ship, which sank in the late 19th century. The wreck is of interest for its maritime history and the stories it encapsulates from that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8189, -2.8961
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13481523398 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The wreck of the Irene?
- The wreck of the Irene is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TH).
- What is The wreck of the Irene?
- The wreck of the Irene — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The wreck of the Irene?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TH.
- How do I get to The wreck of the Irene?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.