1984
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
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March
- 31st
The fishing trawler Sundari PD93 sank at a position approx 29 miles ENE of Sumburgh Head.
June
- 19th.
Ragnar Thorseth with the Viking 'Knarr' 'Saga Siglar' arrived in Lerwick. This was the first stop on a 2 year 'Around the World in a Viking Ship' tour.
July
- 27th
Shetland Salmon Farmer's Association was launched at a meeting attended by 8 of the salmon farming companies .
August
- 28th
The Searcher, a motor fishing vessel, sank after striking rocks near East Linga, Whalsay.
November
- 13th
The Unity, a motor fishing vessel, sank at 60.45N, 1.26W, approx at 10 miles NNW of the Ramna Stacks.