Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura
Paddle steamer, off craignish point, dorus mòr, sound of jura

The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura

Scotland
HES SM13773
Site type
Paddle steamer, off craignish point, dorus mòr, sound of jura
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Comet is a paddle steamer wreck situated off Craignish Point in the Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura, Scotland. Built in 1812, she was one of the earliest successful steamships to operate in British waters and represents a significant milestone in maritime technological development during the Industrial Revolution. The vessel sank following a collision in 1825 whilst in service on the Clyde and west coast routes. Her remains, designated as a wreck by Historic Environment Scotland, constitute an important archaeological record of early nineteenth-century steam navigation and engineering.

The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13773. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura?

The Comet is a paddle steamer wreck situated off Craignish Point in the Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13773.

Who is responsible for protecting The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura?

The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13773.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Comet, paddle steamer, off Craignish Point, Dorus Mòr, Sound of Jura?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barnluasgan, enclosures 1200m NNE of (7.8 km), Crinan Canal,Crinan to Cairnbaan (7.9 km), Barnluasgan, enclosure 950m NNE of (8 km).

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