In my husbands family is a Master Mariner, who resided in Thurso and Castletown. Oral family history states that he was 'lost at sea' on an outbound or return trip to/from America. This occurred sometime in the early 1860's. What if any ships might have sailed from this area to America? I wondered if the flagstones at Castletown (which were used in New York) might have been shipped out from this area. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Kathb