Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel are not confirmed as present at this location, but may be in the vicinity.
Event and Historical Information:
The JOHN AND ANN was a 45nt wooden sloop built in 1831. At time of loss the vessel was owned by J Ellis of Caernarfon. On 22 December 1888 the JOHN AND ANN was transporting roofing slate from Bangor to Downpatrick under the command of R E Jones when it foundered 4 miles north-northeast of the Skerries.
Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1880, Appx Pts I-IV, p90 (360)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, January 2010.
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LawrlwythoMathFfynhonnellDisgrifiadapplication/pdfAENT - Archaeological Reports/Evaluations (non Trust)Digital copy of an Archaeological Desk-based Assessment on 'The Maritime Archaeology of the Welsh Slate Trade': produced by Wessex Archaeology, for Cadw. Report ref: 53111.02s-4.
