Huney, Tidal island near Unst, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.
Huney spans 17 hectares of rocky terrain reaching an elevation of 19 meters, separated from Unst by a narrow channel called The Yei.
The British submarine E49 sank between Huney and Balta on March 12, 1917, after striking a mine laid by German U-boat UC-76.
The name Huney follows the traditional naming patterns found throughout the Shetland Islands, reflecting the strong Norse linguistic influences in the region.
Access to this uninhabited island depends on tide schedules, with a sandy tombolo connecting it to Unst during extremely low tides.
The submarine wreck site near Huney holds official war grave status, marking the location where 31 British naval personnel lost their lives.
Location: Shetland Islands
Part of: Shetland Islands
GPS coordinates: 60.73510,-0.81114
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:45
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