Stromness in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Rae’s Close
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 29, 2018
1. Rae’s Close Marker
The Orcadian Arctic Explorer
Dr. John Rae, in 1854, discovered
Rae Strait (the last link in
the Northwest Passage) and
the tragic fate of the
Franklin Expedition
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration.
Location. 58° 57.48′ N, 3° 18.082′ W. Marker is in Stromness, Scotland, in Orkney. Marker is at the intersection of S End and Rae’s Close, on the right when traveling south on S End. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stromness, Scotland KW16 3DF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Mackay Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Login’s Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Login’s Well (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mrs Humphrey’s House (about 120 meters away); The Haven (about 150 meters away); The Cannon (about 180 meters away); RNLI Lifeboat Station (about 240 meters away); Eliza Fraser (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stromness.
Also see . . .
1. John Rae Society. (Submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. John Rae (explorer) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 29, 2018
2. Rae’s Close Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
