NPRN240108
Map ReferenceSH58SW
Grid ReferenceSH5399781000
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodPost Medieval
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Description
This record comprises a documentary reference to a shipping casualty which has been assigned to the maritime named location RED WHARF BAY pending more information which may allow a more precise location for the loss to be assigned.

Event and Historical Information:
The COMET was a wooden sailing brig was ran ashore in Red Wharf Bay during heavy weather in mid March 1812.

Sources include:
North Wales Gazette, 26 March 1812

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, November 2009.