News Thursday May 15th Fisherman’s death off Summer Isles A fisherman died on Tuesday lunchtime after falling from a vessel near to the Summer Isles. Stornoway to Ullapool ferry MV Isle of Lewis was among ships diverted to help look for the man, who had reportedly entered the water near Tanera Beag. The 36 year-old man was recovered from the water and flown by Coastguard helicopter Rescue 100 to Western Isles Hospital, where he was found to have died. Police enquires are continuing and there is a Marine Accident Investigation under way. Next of kin have been notified. Islands Book Trust summer season The Islands Book Trust summer season of trips and walks starts this weekend with a boat trip to Mealista Island on Saturday. Mealista Island (Eilean Mhealasta) lies half a mile off the west coast of Lewis and has visible ruins of previous settlement, though there has been no permanent population since 1823, when the island was incorporated into a sheep farm. According to local legend, a boat from the island carrying a load of timber took shelter in southern Pairc in the late eighteenth century. The crew never returned and were supposed lost at sea. However several months later some blankets with unusual identification marks turned up for sale in Stornoway and the truth was exposed; the crew had been murdered for their cargo. There are a few places left on the trip to this mysterious place, see the Islands Book Trust website for more information. Cruise ship Today’s visit from a cruise ship sees Ocean Nova make her second visit to Stornoway, coming to the island after spending the day at St Kilda yesterday. The small cruise vessel Island Sky will be leaving port this morning. Ferry disruption The Sound of Harris ferry remains disrupted due to tidal conditions until Saturday, with middle of the day sailings cancelled. Further details from CalMac at local ports or at their website.
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 08:30:01 +0000
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