Site Record

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 ALLALUIA (E. SM) was a wooden sailing vessel on passage from Liverpool to Oporto in early February 1812. The report printed in Lloyds List on 7 February 1812 noted the master's name as Trocato and that the vessel had been lost near Pwllheli. Part of the cargo was recovered. The North Wales Gazette reported that the vessel had been wreck at Rhiw.

Sources include:
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Lloyds List, 7 February 1812 , issue number 4637
North Wales Gazette 6 February 1812

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, May 2010.