1899
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- The Maria Charlotte wrecked at an unknown location on Shetland. All eight crewmembers were lost.
January
- 19th
Robert Jamieson (1827-1899) dies
February
An unidentified vessel reported wrecked on Foula around the middle of the month.
March
- 5th
The Teal Duck a wooden hulled steam fishing trawler, registered in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, England was lost with all hands on South Ness, Foula.
May
- 17th
James C. Mowat, crofter at Murrion, Eshaness and author of books on John Williamson, ("Johnnie Notions"), born
December
- The trawler Albatross from Hull foundered off Horse Holm.
