1685
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- In this year, Hugh Leigh writes
"The product of this Countrey is mainly Fish, Oyl, Butter, Wool, Feathers, Beef, Tallow, Hides, Stuff, Stockings and Woolen Gloves and Garters."
August
- 22nd
The Fortuna, described as a vessel armed with 40 guns and "Ex Christiansand" was presented to the Danish West India Co. by the King, having previously put in to Bressay Sound in a damaged condition and been repaired.
October
- The St Anna, of and for Bremen, Germany, from Bergen, Norway, wrecked in Dury Voe, North Nesting.
