1962

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February

• 2nd
  The Soviet trawler Maia sunk off Fetlar. 13 crewmen were rescued by breeches buoy by 'Fetlar Auxiliary Coastguard'.
• 16-17th
  The highest wind speed ever recorded in Shetland, at RAF Saxa Vord, Unst. (177 mph/285kmph).

March

• 3rd
  The Foula Mailboat, Island Lass was abandoned in a damaged state during heavy weather, in passage from Scalloway to Foula. The vessel subsequently sank whilst under tow off Papa Westray, Orkney.

September

• Decision by Lord Hunter that the St Ninian's Isle Treasure belongs to the Crown.

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