Archaeological remains associated with this loss are not confirmed as present at this location, however they may possibly be in the vicinity.
Event and Historical Information:
The sloop, MARY of Cork, was on passage from Cork to Portsmouth when it went onshore on 27 January 1840 between Aberavon and Port Talbot. The owner of the sloop was drowned. The master Quin and one other crewman were saved.
Sources include:
Cambrian Newspaper, 1 February 1840, pg 3 col 2.
