NPRN240006
Map ReferenceSH67NE
Grid ReferenceSH6604278922
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodPost Medieval
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Description
Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel are not confirmed as present at this location, but may possibly be in the vicinity.

Event and Historical Information:
The ATLAS is noted as a sloop which stranded and was wrecked on the Dutchman's Bank in November 1832. The rescue of the crew prompted the presentation of a RNLI gold medal to Griff Parry of Penmaenmawr.

Sources include:
Skidmore, I, 1979, Anglesey and Lleyn Shipwrecks, pg 31
Wynne-Jones, I, 2001, Shipwrecks of North Wales, 4 ed, pg99

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, July 2008.