1742

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• The Elizabeth (1742), a brigantine, of Yell, wrecked at Reafirth, Mid Yell Voe.

March

• 15th
  The Dutch Eastindiaman Amsterdam, (1740), was wrecked near Shetland on tour Batavia - Amsterdam.

July

• 14th
  Robert Bruce (1), third Laird Bruce of Symbister, died.

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